Manager / Assistant Manager. Planning

Gadang Group of Companies; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadang Group of Companies invites applications for a Manager / Assistant Manager Planning on a contract basis in Johor Bahru, Johor. You will partner with the Project Director to plan, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of construction projects.

The role requires 8+ years in planning engineering, strong Primavera P6 proficiency, and excellent communication with clients and subcontractors. You will prepare weekly and monthly progress updates and support claims and extension of time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years' experience as a Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer.
• Proficient in Primavera P6.
• Strong technical understanding of construction methods and lifecycle.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Flexible and proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor project progress from inception to completion with the Project Director.
• Ensure planning aligns with QESH requirements in contracts and projects.
• Liaise with client’s consultants, subcontractors and government authorities.
• Generate scheduling reports using Primavera P6 and MS Office.
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of development projects per quality guidelines.
• Assess progress and productivity against scope of work for each contractor.
• Provide progress updates with site workforce and other departments.
• Analyze data discrepancies between Tender, Specification and Drawings.
• Prepare and update work programs; support progress updates with diagrams and tracking sheets.
• Assist Planning Manager with notices of claims and extension of time documentation.
• Assist in preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports to the client.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About The Role

Gadang Group of Companies' is seeking a talented Manager / Assistant Manager Planning to join their team on a contract basis in Johor Bahru, Johor. In this important role, you will be responsible for providing strategic planning and scheduling expertise to support the successful delivery of the company's construction projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Work closely with the Project Director in project planning, monitoring progress of construction activities and to ensure smooth implementation of project assigned from inception to completion within the specified time frame and quality.

To ensure all planning aspects to achieve continuous improvement and excellence in meeting Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health (QESH) requirements in contract and client's expectations.

Ability to liaise effectively with client’s consultants, subcontractors and other relevant government authorities to achieve delivery objectives.

Ensure accurate scheduling reports are generated through standard planning procedures and guidelines using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office Suit e.

Responsible to assist the implementation and monitor development projects in adherence to company quality guidelines.

Assessment of physical work achievements and productivity based on the scope of work for each contractor.

Liaison with site workforce and other departments for progress updates and identification of constraints.

To analyze and monitor data discrepancies between Tender document, Specification & Construction Drawings.

Prepare and update necessary work programs as requested by Management or Client. Support progress updates with schematic or layout diagrams and progress tracking sheet.

Assist Planning Manager in providing contents in Notice of Claims, subsequent interim particulars and final particulars for Extension of Time purpose.

Assist Planning Manager in preparation of Weekly and Monthly Progress Reports to the Client. Any other duties as assigned by the Superior and/or the Management.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

8+ years' experience as a Planning Engineer or Senior Planning Engineer, ideally within the construction industry.

Proficient in using project management software such as Primavera P6

Strong technical understanding of construction methods, processes and project lifecycle.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive problem-solving approach.

Willing to work at RTS Project in Johor Bahru. Working days are Monday to Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Incorporated in 1993 and listed in 1994, Gadang Holdings Berhad began as Lai Sing Holdings Berhad before being rebranded in 1997 under the leadership of Tan Sri Dato’ Kok Onn. Now listed on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, Gadang is an investment holding company with core businesses in construction, property development, water supply and M&E services. In 2014, it expanded into renewable energy through a hydro power project in Indonesia. Backed by a strong management team, Gadang continues to thrive across diverse sectors.

OUR HUMBLE BACKGROUND

Incorporated in 1993 and listed in 1994, Gadang Holdings Berhad began as Lai Sing Holdings Berhad before being rebranded in 1997 under the leadership of Tan Sri Dato’ Kok Onn. Now listed on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, Gadang is an investment holding company with core businesses in construction, property development, water supply and M&E services. In 2014, it expanded into renewable energy through a hydro power project in Indonesia. Backed by a strong management team, Gadang continues to thrive across diverse sectors.

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