Construction Site Planner

PERKASA MARINE SUPPLY (M) SDN BHD; Skudai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PERKASA MARINE SUPPLY (M) SDN BHD is seeking a proactive Project Planner to design, refine and scale site planning processes. You will turn drawings and briefs into realistic schedules, and keep contractors and suppliers aligned daily to ensure timely delivery and quality on marine projects in Johor Bahru.

Based in Johor Bahru, you will coordinate with site supervisors, manage schedules from tender to handover, and produce clear progress logs for stakeholders while ensuring safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in construction planning or site coordination on building projects.
• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed site schedules from tender to handover using MS Project or similar tools.
• Translate drawings and scope into phased activities, lead times and resource plans.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and propose corrective actions for delays.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

On-site adaptability

Education

Diploma/degree in Construction Mgmt or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

• Turn drawings and briefs into realistic schedules; scale site planning and coordinate contractors daily.
• Be based in Johor Bahru at a marine supply firm delivering time-sensitive projects.
• Own schedules drive on-time delivery and project quality!

Ready to plan projects that actually run on time?

Your role is to design, refine and scale site planning processes so our projects meet deadlines and quality targets. You will turn drawings and briefs into realistic schedules, and keep contractors and suppliers aligned day to day.

Must be willing to be based in Johor Bahru

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Create and maintain detailed site schedules from tender to handover, using MS Project or similar tools.
• Translate drawings and scope into phased activities, realistic lead times and resource plans.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and propose corrective actions when delays appear.
• Coordinate material delivery timing to minimise downtime and storage on site.

Site Coordination & Execution

• Liaise daily with site supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers to align on sequence and constraints.
• Attend site meetings and produce clear action logs and follow-ups to keep work on track.
• Support the site team in resolving clashes between trades and adjusting plans in real time.
• Track critical milestones and escalation risks to project leads with proposed mitigation steps.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain planning records, progress reports and as-built updates for project files and audits.
• Prepare permit and inspection checklists to ensure activities comply with site safety and regulatory requirements.
• Compile weekly progress reports with simple visuals to inform stakeholders of schedule health.
• Assist in lessons-learned sessions to improve future planning accuracy.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in construction planning or site coordination on building projects.
• Diploma or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting medium-sized projects with multiple subcontractors and suppliers.
• Demonstrable track record of producing schedules that were used on live sites.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Proficient in Planning and scheduling tools, ideally MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Practical knowledge of AutoCAD or drawing interpretation to extract programme activities.
• Familiarity with construction procurement, permits and on-site logistics.
• Ability to prepare clear progress reports and basic schedule risk analyses.

Soft Skills & Qualities

• Strong communication and coordination skills to work with supervisors, contractors and suppliers.
• Organised approach with good attention to detail and time management.
• Problem-solving mindset focused on pragmatic, on-site solutions.
• Willingness to visit sites frequently and adapt plans under changing conditions.