PPSS (Project Planning & Scheduling Solutions) is a specialist consulting firm delivering certainty on complex capital projects across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region. We provide expert consulting, enterprise-grade Primavera P6 hosting, and comprehensive training to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
Core Value Proposition
We deliver certainty on complex projects
Expert consulting, enterprise-grade P6 hosting, and comprehensive training
Practitioner-led, tool-agnostic approach embedded with client teams
Focus on uplifting capability and sustaining results
Key Statistics
$10B+ capital projects supported across infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors
95%+ on-time delivery based on 250+ completed projects
15+ years expertise with senior consultants and deep industry knowledge
Services & Capabilities
1. Project Planning
Strategic frameworks and baselines that align sponsors and delivery teams.
Strategic project planning and risk assessment
Project-scale integration and forecasting
Scenario planning and decision support
Sectors: Infrastructure, Resources, Energy, Commercial Development
2. Project Scheduling
Project-scale integration, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Advanced scheduling methodologies
Critical path analysis and optimization
Resource planning and allocation
Progress tracking and reporting
Sectors: Infrastructure, Resources, Energy
3. Project Controls
Governance of cost, schedule, risk, and change for confident decisions.
Earned value management
Cost control and forecasting
Risk management and mitigation
Change control processes
Sectors: Infrastructure, Resources, Energy, Commercial Development
4. Primavera P6 Services
P6 Implementation
Clean, reliable Primavera P6 environments configured to your ways of working.
System architecture design
Database configuration and optimization
User interface customization
Integration with existing systems
P6 Managed Support
Administration, upgrades, and responsive support that teams rely on.
24/7 technical support
System maintenance and updates
Performance monitoring
User training and documentation
P6 Training
Cohort-based training from Foundations to Advanced for delivery teams.
Beginner to advanced curriculum
Hands-on practical exercises
Industry-specific case studies
Certification projects
Our Approach - Project-Based Methodology
1. Discover
Align objectives, structures, and ways of working.
Stakeholder analysis and engagement
Current state assessment
Requirements gathering
Gap analysis
2. Design
Shape the plan, cadence, and decision model.
Solution architecture design
Process definition and documentation
Governance framework development
Implementation roadmap
3. Deliver
Execute with disciplined change and performance.
Phased implementation approach
Change management support
Performance monitoring
Continuous improvement
4. Assure
Independent review and uplift to sustain outcomes.
Quality assurance and validation
Performance assessment
Capability uplift projects
Ongoing support and maintenance
Industry Sectors
Infrastructure
Transportation projects (roads, rail, airports)
Water and wastewater systems
Telecommunications infrastructure
Urban development projects
Resources & Mining
Mining operations and facilities
Processing plants and refineries
Environmental rehabilitation
Supply chain optimization
Energy
Power generation facilities
Renewable energy projects
Transmission and distribution
Energy storage systems
Commercial Development
Commercial real estate
Mixed-use developments
Retail and hospitality
Industrial facilities
Defence
Military infrastructure
Defence manufacturing
Research and development facilities
Logistics and supply chain
Featured Projects
Swanbank E Power Station Overhaul
Client: CleanCo Location: Swanbank Power Station, QLD Duration: 2024 Sector: Energy
Challenge: Complex $80M overhaul requiring precise scheduling and controls coordination across multiple contractors and stakeholders.
Solution: Provided comprehensive scheduling & controls support for the power station upgrade and transition to Clean Energy Hub.
Outcome: Achieved record 385MW output, completed on time and within budget, enabling transition to large-scale battery storage system.
Challenge: Critical pipeline infrastructure replacement requiring detailed progress reporting and earned value management across complex work packages.
Solution: Delivered key project scheduling & controls support including S-Curve reporting, critical path analysis, and comprehensive progress tracking.
Outcome: Successful delivery of critical infrastructure with full compliance reporting and stakeholder visibility across the project.
Solution: Provided comprehensive scheduling & controls support including on and offsite support for the pond capping and rehabilitation works.
Outcome: Successful closure and rehabilitation of the tailings storage pond, contributing to the broader Gove operations closure project.
Sydney Metro Northwest Extension
Client: Sydney Metro Location: Sydney, NSW Duration: 2024 Sector: Infrastructure/Transport
Challenge: Complex infrastructure project extending metro network through challenging terrain with urban constraints and environmental sensitivity.
Solution: Comprehensive project planning and scheduling services including integrated schedule development using Primavera P6, risk assessment and mitigation planning, resource planning and optimisation.
Outcome: Delivered 3 months ahead of schedule with 15% cost savings, zero safety incidents, and 99.2% schedule adherence.
Key Insights & Thought Leadership
P6 That Executives Actually Value: Insights on making Primavera P6 reports and dashboards that drive executive decision-making and project success.
From Gantts to Integrated Master Schedule: Best practices for transitioning from basic Gantt charts to comprehensive integrated master schedules that provide real project visibility.
Project Controls vs Project Management: Understanding the critical differences between project controls and project management, and how to optimize both functions.
Stage Gates That Drive Decisions: Designing effective stage gate processes that provide meaningful decision points and project governance.
Change Control Without Theatre: Implementing practical change control processes that add value without bureaucratic overhead.
Technology & Tools
Primavera P6
Enterprise project portfolio management
Advanced scheduling and resource management
Risk and cost management integration
Reporting and analytics capabilities
Project Management Methodologies
PMI/PMBOK standards
PRINCE2 methodology
Agile project management
Lean construction principles
Industry Standards
ISO 21500 (Project Management)
ISO 31000 (Risk Management)
AACE International standards
PMI standards and best practices
Geographic Coverage
Australia
Brisbane (Headquarters)
Sydney
Melbourne
Perth
Adelaide
Darwin
New Zealand
Auckland
Wellington
Christchurch
Asia-Pacific
Singapore
Philippines
Indonesia
Malaysia
Company Leadership & Team
Leadership Team
Kurt Stevens, Director: 15 years of project planning and governance across infrastructure and resources. Advisor to sponsors and boards on capital delivery, with deep expertise in Primavera P6 implementation and project controls frameworks.
Company Culture
Practitioner-led approach with deep industry experience
Independent and outcome-focused methodology
Simple, repeatable processes that are easy to live with
Focus on clarity and execution in complex delivery problems
Engagement Models
Advisory Review: Independent health check and improvement roadmap when you need a clear starting point
Embedded Team: Senior specialists augment your PMO to lead planning, scheduling and controls during critical phases
Managed Controls Office: We stand up and operate the controls function end-to-end so executives get decision-ready insight every month
Australia: Brisbane (Headquarters), Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch Asia-Pacific: Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia