Senior / Planning Manager - Main Contractor

Rise Associates Asia Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical, dental, life insurance

Career progression

Work on landmark projects in Hong Kong

Job summary

Rise Associates Asia Limited in Hong Kong seeks a highly analytical Planning professional to lead project controls and scheduling for large-scale building projects. You will own master schedules, manage P6 logic, track progress, and coordinate interfaces with subcontractors to drive on-time delivery.

The role requires 8–10 years in construction planning for a main contractor in Hong Kong, with expert Primavera P6 skills and strong communication in English and Cantonese.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years in construction planning and scheduling for a main contractor in Hong Kong.
• Experience on large scale building projects; familiarity with BD/ASD submissions.
• Expert proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6; MS Project, BIM 4D (Synchro), AutoCAD advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Master Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive, resource-loaded master baseline programs for large-scale building projects from tender stage to completion.
• P6 Management: Act as internal expert on Oracle Primavera P6; establish scheduling logic, CPA, and milestones.
• Progress Tracking & Reporting: Regular progress updates, identify variances, analyze critical path deviations, propose mitigation/acceleration measures.
• Subcontractor & Interface Management: Coordinate and integrate subcontractor programs and interfaces into the master program.
• Claims & EOT Support: Perform detailed forensic delay analysis to support EOT claims and variations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Prepare executive reports, dashboards, and schedule narratives for clients and directors.

Job description

About Us

A Grade A Main Contractor in Hong Kong with a proven track record of delivering landmark building, commercial, and residential projects are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Planning professional to lead project controls and scheduling team.

Key Responsibilities

• Master Scheduling: Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive, resource-loaded master baseline programs for large-scale building projects (Residential, Commercial, Institutional, or ASD/HKHA) from tender stage to project completion.
• P6 Management: Act as the internal expert on Oracle Primavera P6; establish scheduling logic, critical path analysis (CPA), and key milestones.
• Progress Tracking & Reporting: Conduct regular progress updates, identify variances, analyze critical path deviations, and propose mitigation/acceleration measures to the project management team.
• Subcontractor & Interface Management: Coordinate and integrate sub-contractor programs, civil interfaces, and building services (BS/EM) installation schedules into the master program.
• Claims & EOT Support: Perform detailed forensic delay analysis (Time Impact Analysis, As-Built vs. As-Planned) to support the commercial team in preparing Extension of Time (EOT) claims and variations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Prepare high-level executive reports, dashboard presentations, and schedule narratives for clients, consultants, and internal directors.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Degree holder in Building Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, with a solid track record working directly for a Main Contractor in Hong Kong.
  • Candidates with more experience will be considered for the Senior Planning Manager role.
• Project Exposure: Proven experience handling major building projects (e.g., high-rise residential, Grade-A offices, complex structural steel, or public sector housing/hospital projects). Familiarity with local statutory processes (BD/ASD submissions) is highly preferred.
• Technical Software: Expert proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 is mandatory. Competency in MS Project, BIM (4D simulation software like Synchro), or AutoCAD is a strong advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Strong logic skills with deep knowledge of extension of time (EOT) methodologies and forensic delay analysis techniques.
• Communication: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese). Ability to clearly articulate complex scheduling risks to project stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package with discretionary bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• Clear career progression pathways within a well-established corporate structure.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, complex building landmarks in Hong Kong.