CPM Scheduler and Planning Manager

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DayOne Data Centers Malaysia I Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Scheduling and Planning Manager to lead project planning, control, and monitoring for ongoing and upcoming data center developments.

You will develop Level 1–3 schedules, align delivery with procurement, design, engineering, construction, and operations, and drive timely project completion. The role requires a civil engineering degree with 5+ years of planning experience and strong proficiency in Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6/Oracle Primavera Cloud and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Develop Level 1 to Level 3 project schedules for development stages.
• Coordinate schedule development with design, procurement, construction, and operations teams.
• Monitor project progress and provide weekly/monthly reporting with dashboards.
• Identify major slippages and advise on recovery or acceleration plans.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

5+ years planning & scheduling experience

Tools

Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud

Microsoft Project

Job description

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers across Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading hyperscalers and businesses, the company engineers, builds, and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability.

About DayOne

Behind every app, every AI tool, every connected experience, there is a data center. DayOne builds them. In Malaysia, DayOne is already doing exactly that at scale. As Johor's largest LEED-certified data center operator, we run two campuses at Nusajaya Tech Park and Kempas Tech Park, at the heart of the SIJORI cross-border digital corridor connecting Singapore, Johor, and Batam. Backed by US$4.5B+ in Series C funding, we are operational, growing, and building the team to match.

About The Role

We are looking for the Scheduling and Planning Manager, who will be part of a team that responsible for the planning, control and monitoring of the company’s ongoing projects as well as upcoming pipelines projects. You will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the new data center and be responsible for delivering successful projects from initial stage to ready for service stage. Develop Level 1 to 3 project schedules for all development stages. Delivery strategy alignment with procurement, design & engineering, construction, T&C and operation teams. Support and assist PMC in developing Level 3 Project Coordinated Schedule with key project milestones sufficient for other departments such as Design and Procurement Team to plan Review and schedule quality check (Health check) of Level 4 and/or Level 5 project detail timeline schedule by Contractors. Ensure that Contractors and PMCs adhere to DayOne schedule management policy. Project control and monitor to ensure projects’ progress is on target. Tracking and alignment on project delivery status including risk and mitigation. Advise the construction team and any key personnel of any major slippages in the works, particularly those affecting key/interim milestones. Review and tracking or any recovery plan or acceleration plan should projects fall behind in terms of progress. Consolidate project’s progress reporting and preparation of weekly/monthly reporting in form of dashboards or presentation slides. Manage and keep records and update project timeline schedule in OPC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction and/or equivalent 5 or more years of planning and scheduling experience, including management.
• Good understanding of construction industry practices and standards to perform planning and scheduling.
• Experience and Proficiency in Primavera P6 / Oracle Primavera Cloud and Microsoft Project.
• Good to Have Data Center delivery experience will be added advantage.

Why DayOne

Working at DayOne in Johor means building skills on infrastructure that meets the highest international standards: LEED-certified, hyperscale, and connected to one of the most active digital ecosystems in the region. You do not need to go abroad to work at this level. The opportunity is here, close to home, with 40+ training hours per year and a team with a track record of growing people into bigger roles.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries.

DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.