Lead Planner / Scheduler – PMC

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/ Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.  Role SummaryThe Lead Planner / Scheduler is the PMC's principal planning authority at site and is responsible for maintaining an independent view of project schedule performance across engineering, procurement, logistics, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities. The role provides critical schedule assurance, forecasting, risk identification, and recovery planning to ensure the successful delivery of the second production train while protecting ongoing operations of the existing facility.Role PurposeThe Lead Planner / Scheduler is the senior PMC planning and scheduling professional responsible for providing independent schedule management, planning assurance, progress analysis, and forecast reporting.Operating independently from both the Owner and EPC Contractor, the role is responsible for monitoring, validating, challenging, and reporting EPC contractor schedule performance while maintaining the PMC's integrated project schedule and milestone framework.The Lead Planner / Scheduler provides the Project Director and PMC leadership team with accurate forecasts, schedule risk assessments, recovery recommendations, and performance analysis to ensure achievement of project milestones including Mechanical Completion, Energization, Commissioning, First Ore Feed, First Hot Metal, and Performance Testing.A major focus of the role is managing the planning complexities associated with a brownfield expansion inside an operating smelter while coordinating engineering, procurement, logistics, construction, shutdowns, tie-ins, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.Key AccountabilitiesThe Lead Planner / Scheduler is accountable for:Development and maintenance of the PMC Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).Independent validation of EPC contractor schedules.Critical path identification and monitoring.Progress measurement and schedule performance assessment.Forecasting project completion dates.Schedule risk identification and mitigation.Brownfield interface and shutdown schedule coordination.Recovery planning support.Project schedule reporting.Schedule assurance throughout project execution.Principal Responsibilities...