Planning Engineer (Construction)

Advancecon Infra Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advancecon Group is seeking a Planning Engineer based in Kota Damansara, Selangor, to monitor project performance, analyse site progress, and support strategic decision-making across multiple large-scale infrastructure projects.

The role offers exposure to project planning, cost awareness, site operations, and tender management, working closely with senior management and project teams to drive efficiency and deliver on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in project planning, controls, or site operations.
• Strong proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management across multiple sites.
• Willing to be based in Kota Damansara, Selangor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly project performance reviews, analyse productivity and bottlenecks.
• Identify root causes and propose solutions to improve efficiency.
• Monitor progress and track KPIs across multiple sites.
• Prepare planning-related documents for project reporting and management reviews.
• Assist in tender-related planning documentation and submissions.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Advancecon Group is a publicly listed construction group with over 30 years of experience, specialising in earthworks and civil engineering. Advancecon has contributed to major projects such as Desa ParkCity, Setia EcoHill, and the West Coast Expressway (WCE), reflecting its strong track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure and township developments across Malaysia.

As a Planning Engineer, you will play a key role in monitoring project performance, analysing site progress, and supporting strategic decision-making across multiple large-scale infrastructure projects. This role offers exposure to project planning, cost awareness, site operations, and tender management while working closely with senior management and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

1) Project Performance Analysis & Planning

Conduct monthly project performance reviews to analyse productivity, resource utilisation, weather impacts, and site challenges.

Identify root causes of project bottlenecks and recommend practical solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Monitor project progress and track key performance indicators across multiple sites.

Support senior management in aligning project execution with overall business and operational objectives.

2) Site Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with project site teams to ensure accurate and timely information sharing.

Conduct regular follow-ups with site personnel to monitor progress, identify risks, and address delays.

Visit project sites periodically to gather project data, assess site conditions, and support performance evaluations.

Build strong working relationships with site management teams and key project stakeholders.

3) Reporting & Data Management

Prepare and submit project reports, presentation materials, coordination updates, and management reports.

Collect, validate, and analyse project data to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Translate data findings into meaningful insights to support management decision-making.

Maintain project records and reporting systems to facilitate effective project monitoring.

4) Cost & Operational Performance Management

Support project teams in enhancing cost awareness and operational efficiency.

Analyse project performance against budget, revenue targets, and resource utilisation objectives.

Monitor key operational metrics and highlight areas requiring management intervention.

Assist in driving continuous improvement initiatives across project sites.

5) Tender & Business Support

Assist in tender submissions by preparing planning-related documentation, including work programmes, resource allocation proposals, organisation charts, logistics planning, and method statements.

Support the compilation of technical information and project credentials required for tender submissions.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure tender deliverables are prepared accurately and submitted within timelines.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience with exposure to project planning, project controls, or site operations within the construction industry.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams across multiple sites.

Experience in project scheduling, progress monitoring, and performance reporting will be an added advantage.

Hands-on experience with drone operations and video editing is an added advantage.

Basic understanding of construction cost management and project financial performance is an added advantage.

Willing to be based in Kota Damansara, Selangor.

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Engineering & Project Management Services 101-1,000 employees

ADVANCECON GROUP is a dynamic conglomerate with over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure works. ADVANCECON is known for its exceptional performance and extensive expertise in various segments of the construction and infrastructure industry. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, our group has firmly established itself as a leader in delivering comprehensive solutions that drive progress in Earthwork & Township Development, Public Infrastructure and Highway, Machinery & Equipment, Quarry, Solar, CLQ, Property Development, and Borneo projects.

ADVANCECON GROUP is a dynamic conglomerate with over 30 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure works. ADVANCECON is known for its exceptional performance and extensive expertise in various segments of the construction and infrastructure industry. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, our group has firmly established itself as a leader in delivering comprehensive solutions that drive progress in Earthwork & Township Development, Public Infrastructure and Highway, Machinery & Equipment, Quarry, Solar, CLQ, Property Development, and Borneo projects.