Planner (from RPO)

Airswift; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift in Malaysia is seeking a Planner (Contract) to lead planning and scheduling for hyperscale data center projects, using Primavera P6 to baseline and track progress.

You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, manage multi-project schedules, and provide data-driven reports on critical path and risks.

With a diploma/degree in engineering or related field and 5+ years in project planning, you will ensure timely delivery and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and scheduling software.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem solving.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in BM & English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, baseline, and maintain integrated project schedules aligned with scope and milestones.
• Monitor progress with regular updates, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Identify critical path activities, float consumption, and schedule risks.
• Establish recovery strategies to address delays and ensure continuity.
• Lead daily/weekly coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Drive accountability by following up on deliverables and resolving constraints.
• Maintain trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools for progress updates.
• Prepare progress reports on schedule performance, risk status and actions.
• Support governance with compliant reporting and documentation.
• Manage multiple project schedules in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools and reporting efficiency.

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

• Drive robust project planning and scheduling to ensure timely and efficient delivery of hyperscale data center projects.
• Provide accurate, data-driven visibility on project progress, critical path, and key risks to support informed decision-making.
• Enable seamless cross-functional coordination to maintain alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strengthen project governance by ensuring adherence to schedules, reporting standards, and execution milestones across multiple concurrent projects.

Title

Planner

Type

Contract

Duration

1 Year

Location

KL / JB

Overview

• Drive robust project planning and scheduling to ensure timely and efficient delivery of hyperscale data center projects.
• Provide accurate, data-driven visibility on project progress, critical path, and key risks to support informed decision-making.
• Enable seamless cross-functional coordination to maintain alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Strengthen project governance by ensuring adherence to schedules, reporting standards, and execution milestones across multiple concurrent projects.

Main Responsibilities

Planning & Schedule Management

• Develop, baseline, and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 in alignment with project scope and milestones.
• Monitor and control project progress through regular schedule updates, variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate critical path activities, float consumption, and schedule risks.
• Establish and recommend recovery strategies and mitigation plans to address delays and ensure project continuity.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and actively participate in daily and weekly coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment and execution readiness.
• Drive accountability by proactively following up on deliverables and resolving schedule constraints.

Reporting & Project Controls

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Prepare and present periodic progress reports, including schedule performance, risk status, and recovery actions.
• Support project governance processes by ensuring compliance with reporting standards and documentation requirements.

Multi-Project & Performance Management

• Manage and prioritize multiple project schedules simultaneously within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
• Perform effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.
• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and reporting efficiency to enhance overall project performance.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Building Services, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Expertise in Primavera P6 is mandatory
• Minimum 5+ years of project planning/scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience in data centers, construction, ELV, or systems integration projects is an advantage.
• Monitor project progress, critical path, forecasting, and recovery planning.
• Ensure schedule alignment, reporting compliance, and project milestone tracking.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in BM & English