Planning Team Lead

Wasco; Batam; On-site; IDR 1,072,194,000 - 2,144,389,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasco Berhad, a leading infrastructure group, seeks a seasoned Project Controls professional to lead planning, scheduling, cost control, and EVM across EPC/O&G projects. You will manage budgets, risk, and performance dashboards, interfacing with clients and internal teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery from its Malaysia roots to international ventures.

The role requires 10+ years in project controls, strong SAP/Primavera/MS Office expertise, and a commitment to rigorous EVM and risk

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar project controls role within EPC or Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in SAP, Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Deep technical knowledge of project planning, scheduling and cost controlling.
• Strong command of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk Management techniques.
• Strong integrity, honesty, and ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project baseline plans, schedules, and planning packages.
• Manage resource loading, critical path analysis, and schedule updates using Primavera.
• Establish progress measurement systems and update S-Curves.
• Manage budgeting, cost-controlling reports, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Monitor project financial performance to safeguard booked profit margins.
• Analyze vendor variation orders and manage cost claims, variations, and change orders for client submission.
• Create comprehensive project dashboards and performance metrics.
• Deliver high-level management reports covering integrated planning, cost control, and overall project status.
• Establish and execute planning and risk management procedures.
• Identify risks, calculate financial/schedule impacts, and perform Extension of Time (EOT) analysis.
• Act as the primary project controls interface between clients and internal departments.
• Drive cross-functional disciplines to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
• Execute ad-hoc tasks as required by company management and clients.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost control

EVM

Risk management

Tools

SAP

Primavera (P6)

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Wasco Berhad, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Malaysia, is a leading integrated infrastructure group with operations spanning 17 countries worldwide. The company has two key divisions: the Energy Services Division, which focuses on advanced pipe coating, corrosion protection, and engineering solutions, and the Bioenergy Services Division, specializing in biomass energy generation for industries like plantations and petrochemicals. Committed to sustainability, Wasco aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2026, spearheaded by its 'Wasco Forest' initiative for carbon offset through tree planting. Dedicated to driving energy transitions, Wasco collaborates with industry stakeholders to enhance green value chains and foster a sustainable future for the energy sector.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain project baseline plans, schedules, and planning packages.
• Manage resource loading, critical path analysis, and regular schedule updates using Primavera.
• Establish progress measurement systems and continuously update S-Curves.
• Manage project budgeting, cost-controlling reports, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Monitor project financial performance to safeguard booked profit margins.
• Analyze vendor variation orders and manage cost claims, variations, and change orders for client submission.
• Create comprehensive project dashboards and performance metrics.
• Deliver high-level management reports covering integrated planning, cost control, and overall project status.
• Establish and execute planning and risk management procedures.
• Identify risks, calculate financial/schedule impacts, and perform Extension of Time (EOT) analysis.
• Act as the primary project controls interface between clients and internal departments.
• Drive cross-functional disciplines to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables.
• Execute ad-hoc tasks as required by company management and clients.

Qualification:

• 10+ years of experience as a same role position in EPC or Oil and Gas Industri.
• High proficiency in SAP, Primavera (P6), MS Project, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Deep technical knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and cost controlling.
• Strong command of Earned Value Management (EVM) and Risk Management techniques.
• Strong integrity, honesty, and a high willingness to take full ownership of work.