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Amentum Scheduler in Alice Springs, Australia
Experience | Passion | Purpose
Scheduler | Alice Springs, NT
Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.
Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?
Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Scheduler to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.
It is a condition upon your application that candidates are Australian or US citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.
THE ROLE
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The Project Manager - Proposals Scheduler is a key member of the Project Development Office, within Amentum’s Engineering, Projects, Integration & Construction (EPIC) team. Based in Alice Springs, this role will be responsible in supporting Schedule Development for the service and support of construction, operation, maintenance and management of facility assets, infrastructure and systems within the scope of Amentum programs and pursuits within Australia. This position plays an integral role within a diverse and complex work environment that is responsible for the support, development and control of critical infrastructure configuration, construction and project management.
The Project Manager – Proposals Scheduler will work closely with the Master Scheduler, Program Proposals team, Project Coordinator and Project Managers to set up, maintain, and update project schedules, and resources to ensure all relevant parties adhere to timelines and milestones, including costing, covering budget estimates, variations and contract pricing. Your knowledge in project scheduling will be pivotal in the successful implementation within the Project Development team and broader EPIC environment, to support in delivering a clear and robust scheduled solution which meet both the corporate and customer expectations and goals, all whilst aligning with relevant governing policies. This position will be required to integrate with stakeholders at all levels of the EPIC team in supporting the development of effective, efficient and timely schedules often under tight deadlines. Your attention to detail, organisational abilities, along with effective communication, both written and verbal, will be advantageous.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain master schedules utilising MS Project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and milestones.
Manage multiple proposal projects simultaneously and maintain real-time development status of all proposal projects.
Collaborate closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure schedule adherence and successful project outcomes.
Respond to requests for information in a timely fashion
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to gather project requirements and constraints.
Manage dependencies across multiple concurrent delivery streams, anticipating and mitigating potential risks and delays.
Generate high-level visibility reports and metrics to track progress and measure business benefits.
Support project execution as assigned.
Ensure, promote, and maintain health and safety practices/compliances at site and within the workplace.
Any other reasonable duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma Qualifications
Field: Business, Management, or Project Management.
Desirable
- Cert Qualifications
Field: Business, Management, or Project Management.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience as a scheduler, preferably in large-scale, complex projects.
Proficiency in MS Project or similar is essential.
Proposal and Project Management process knowledge
Document Management experience
Relevant industry scheduling related qualifications
Demonstrated experience in scheduling for construction projects, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive change.
SharePoint experience
MS Office suite of tools with specifics to MS Excel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 10kgs, kneeling, standing and walking, routinely sitting and constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, and must be able to work under deadlines.
STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS
At least 18 years of age.
Able to fluently read, write and speak English
Australian or US citizen
EHS REQUIREMENT
All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:
Completing work tasks in a safe manner
Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their work
Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment
For further information contact recruitmentaustralia@amentum.com
Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.
It is a condition of employment that employees are Australian citizens or USA citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance, applicable to each role as the employee will be required to obtain a security clearance.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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