Associate Director - Planner

About Us RPS is a Tetra Tech company. Tetra Tech is a leading global consultancy with 27,000 employees across 550 offices in over 120 countries. As part of this global network, RPS offers its people unparalleled development opportunities, global mobility, and a platform to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Our client-side consulting business in the Australia Asia Pacific region includes over 500 professionals working across diverse sectors, including Defence, infrastructure, environment, and urban development. About the Role Join our experienced Project Controls team as a Senior or Associate Director level Planner/Scheduler, embedded within a multidisciplinary Planning Delivery team providing Project Management Contract Administration (PMCA) services to our Defence client. You’ll take ownership of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for a major Defence facilities and infrastructure program, ensuring alignment across design, construction, and stakeholder milestones. You’ll work closely with project managers, risk leads, cost controllers, and contractors to deliver a fully integrated, risk-aware schedule that supports informed decision-making and project success. What you’ll be doing Develop, maintain, and analyse the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Primavera P6. Integrate sub-schedules from contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. Clean and import schedules in P6 while maintaining data integrity and controlled access. Identify risks and opportunities, propose mitigation strategies. Coordinate with the cost team to align schedules with budgets and cashflows. Support the Risk Lead with schedule impact analysis and forecasting. Provide high-quality schedule inputs and analysis for internal and client reporting. What you need to succeed Minimum 10 years plus experience in planning/scheduling, preferably within Defence, or building and infrastructure projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Excel. Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project lifecycles. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities. Australian citizenship with the ability to obtain Baseline or NV1 security clearance. Why Join Us? Work on a nationally significant Defence project that makes a real impact. Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team culture built on trust and expertise. Access structured career pathways and professional development plans. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options. Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package. Paid parental leave and additional leave benefits. Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your immediate family. Opportunities for secondments, mobility, and career growth across the Tetra Tech global network. Recognition and reward programs including long-service awards.