Project Controller/Scheduler

Join Akaysha Energy, a driving force behind the global renewable energy revolution. As a subsidiary of BlackRock's Global Renewable Power Fund, we are at the forefront of developing, financing, and operating transformative energy storage and renewable projects. Harness your passion for the climate and join a leader in the global energy transition.

At Akaysha Energy, we combine cutting-edge energy market modeling and data analytics with project development and financing expertise to rapidly decarbonize energy markets. Be part of our mission and work in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating, and supportive environment where your ideas matter. Influence critical decisions and shape the future of sustainable energy.

Accelerate your career with us and enjoy above-market performance bonuses, flexible working arrangements and benefit from training and development opportunities. Collaborate with passionate experts in the field, taking on empowering, hands-on roles with real-world impacts. Grow professionally and personally, broadening your experience, knowledge, and skills. 

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Location:
Ideally, this role will be based at Akaysha's Head Office in Melbourne, Cremorne

Reporting to:

Senior Manager, Project Controls

The role:

Key responsibilities will include:

• Regularly tracking the progress of ongoing projects, ensuring milestones and deadlines are being met. This may involve reviewing project timelines, updating schedules, and identifying potential delays.
• Adjusting project schedules as needed to reflect any changes or delays, and ensuring all relevant stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date information.
• Coordination with Project Teams: Communicating with various project team members to collect status updates, identify any challenges or delays, and adjust the schedule accordingly.
• Reporting and Documentation: Preparing fortnightly and monthly progress reports for project managers, stakeholders, and team members, highlighting completed tasks, upcoming deadlines, and potential issues.
• Identifying potential risks or bottlenecks that could impact the project schedule and proactively implementing corrective actions or contingency plans.
• Ensuring that tasks are completed in the correct order by monitoring task dependencies and addressing any scheduling conflicts.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Engaging with stakeholders (internal teams, contractors, clients) to ensure alignment on project timelines and expectations.
• Anticipating potential delays or resource constraints and adjusting the project schedule accordingly to maintain project momentum.
• Maintain a centralized schedule repository for easy access and reference

What in it for you?

• Exposure to High-Impact, Large-Scale Projects: This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex and multi-million-dollar projects with significant impact. This exposure provides invaluable experience and visibility in the industry.
• Cross-Functional Experience: The role allows for collaboration across various teams (development, engineering, operations). This provides a well-rounded skill set, making the candidate adaptable and more marketable in multiple sectors.
• Involvement in Strategic Decision-Making: Beyond just tracking schedules, this role allows you to be actively involved in strategic decision-making. As a project scheduler, you will have the opportunity to influence project direction, and risk management, giving you a broader, more impactful role in the project’s success.
• Competitive Salary, Performance Bonuses and Benefits Package.
• Flexible hours, hybrid/remote work options 
• Collaborative and Supportive Culture

What you'll bring:

• Experience in renewable and construction Industry.
• Proficiency in Scheduling Software: Expertise in tools like OPC, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or other project management software.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and project schedules simultaneously.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to identify potential issues or discrepancies within schedules and correct them before they impact the project.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with project management frameworks such as PMI, Agile, or PRINCE2.
• Understanding of EVM principles for tracking project performance in terms of schedule, cost, and scope.

Highly desirable experience but not crucial:

• Experience in Financial Management: Knowledge of budgeting and cost tracking related to project schedules and timelines.
• Familiarity with identifying and managing project risks to minimize impacts on the schedule.
• Certifications like PMI-SP (PMI Scheduling Professional)
• Familiarity with Agile Scheduling Practices: Understanding of how Agile methodology applies to project scheduling, particularly in fast-paced or iterative projects.
• Experience in Managing Large-Scale Projects: Previous experience in scheduling for large, complex projects can help in dealing with more sophisticated scheduling challenges.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including macros and pivot tables, for scheduling and reporting.
• Experience in handling conflicts or discrepancies between team members, contractors, or clients related to scheduling.
• Experience with construction planning techniques (e.g., Critical Path Method) can be beneficial.

Please be aware you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status or have existing AU working rights to apply for this role.