Senior Field Planner

Senior Field Planner | Eva Copper Mine Project

FIFO to Cloncurry, QLD | 2:1 roster | $100-$122 per hour

Help shape construction delivery on a major greenfield copper project in Queensland.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Field Planner to support Bechtel's delivery of the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure for Harmony. This site-based opportunity suits a planning professional with strong construction scheduling experience across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

Working on a 2:1 FIFO roster to Cloncurry, you'll bring together project schedules, field progress and contractor inputs to identify risks, resolve constraints and keep construction activities moving.

The role

• Develop, integrate and maintain multidisciplinary construction schedules using Primavera P6.
• Coordinate planning inputs across engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors and the owner's team.
• Analyse critical and near-critical paths, identify delays and recommend recovery strategies.
• Develop and maintain three-week lookahead schedules.
• Establish quantity tracking, commodity installation curves and progress measurement systems.
• Monitor productivity and schedule performance using earned value principles.
• Prepare monthly schedule commentary, progress reports and schedule impact assessments.
• Work closely with project stakeholders to resolve interfaces and support achievable delivery plans.

About you

You're confident working with construction teams and translating complex schedule information into clear priorities and practical actions.

You'll bring:

• A relevant bachelor's degree and 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling experience across civil, SMP and E&I construction scopes.
• Experience developing and integrating Level 1, Level 3 and Level 5 schedules.
• Strong Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office skills.
• A thorough understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and commissioning/start-up activities.
• Experience establishing and maintaining earned value and progress measurement systems.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting schedule performance, risks and recommendations to management and clients.

The opportunity

• 2:1 FIFO roster to Cloncurry, Queensland.
• 10-hour days.
• Contribute to a major greenfield mining development.
• Apply your field planning expertise across a complex EPC construction scope.

Apply now with your current CV, outlining your relevant project experience and availability.