Planner / Scheduler (Iskandar Puteri,Johor and Senawang)

Private Advertiser; Seremban; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Planner / Scheduler in Iskandar Puteri, Johor and Senawang to develop, maintain and monitor detailed project schedules across all phases. The role requires proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and a minimum of 3 years of scheduling experience with critical facilities.

You will collaborate with PMs, engineers, and subcontractors, perform critical path analysis, and align schedules with budget and milestones while supporting weekly to monthly reporting

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is mandatory.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of scheduling/planning experience, preferably with critical facilities.
• Understanding of project lifecycle, construction sequencing, and commissioning processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all phases (design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, handover).
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather inputs for schedule development and progress updates.
• Ensure schedules reflect all critical activities including design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and resource loading where necessary.
• Track and report progress against baseline schedules and flag deviations or delays to stakeholders.
• Support in preparation of weekly and monthly reports, including look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in regular progress meetings, contribute to forecasting and planning discussions.
• Assist in development and maintenance of project-specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and activity coding.
• Coordinate with cost control teams to align schedule with budget and cost forecasts.
• Support claims and extension of time (EOT) analysis through schedule analysis when required.

Skills

Detail oriented

Proactive

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Planner / Scheduler (Iskandar Puteri,Johor and Senawang)

The incumbent must be detail-oriented, proactive, and must have experience in developing, updating, and monitoring project schedules at least for critical facilities such as clean rooms, data centres, hospitals, or other complex environments. The Planner will be responsible for ensuring project timelines are realistic, achievable, and aligned with project milestones and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all project phases (design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, handover) using software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.


• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather inputs for schedule development and progress updates.


• Ensure that schedules reflect all critical activities including design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover phases.


• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and resource loading where necessary.


• Track and report progress against baseline schedules and flag deviations or delays to relevant stakeholders.


• Support in preparation of weekly and monthly reports, including look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.


• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and maintain alignment with overall project objectives.


• Participate in regular progress meetings, contribute to forecasting, and planning discussions.


• Assist in the development and maintenance of project-specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and activity coding.


• Coordinate with cost control teams to align schedule with budget and cost forecasts.


• Support claims and extension of time (EOT) analysis through schedule analysis when required.

Requirements

• Mandatory proficiency in Primavera tool OR Microsoft Project


• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.


• Minimum 3 years of relevant scheduling/planning experience, preferably with exposure to critical facilities such as clean rooms, data centres, or hospitals.


• Understanding of project lifecycle, construction sequencing, and commissioning processes.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting standards.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work on-site depending on project phase and location.


• Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be necessary to meet project deadlines.