Planning Manager

NES Fircroft; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

NES Fircroft Malaysia is seeking an experienced Planning Manager (Primavera P6) to support multiple data center projects across Malaysia. You will develop, maintain, and oversee integrated schedules, collaborating with project managers, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires advanced Primavera P6 proficiency, strong CPM knowledge, and the ability to manage baselines, look-ahead programmes, and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in planning large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish and maintain baseline schedules across design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, handover.
• Monitor progress and analyse schedule performance against milestones.
• Identify critical path activities, risks, delays, and recovery options.
• Review contractor baseline programmes and recovery plans.
• Coordinate planning activities with project managers, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Prepare schedule reports, look-ahead programmes and dashboards for leadership.
• Assess schedule impacts from design changes and risks.
• Support project controls, forecasting, and overall programme management.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling

CPM

Stakeholder mgmt

Progress analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / PM related

Job description

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Job Title: Planning Manager (Primavera P6) - Data Center Projects

Location: Serendah / Elmina / Port Dickson / Banting / Kapar, Malaysia

Employment Type: 1-Year Renewable Contract (Convertible to Permanent)

Client: Owner's Representative / Project Management Consultancy (PMC)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to support the delivery of multiple large-scale data center projects across Malaysia.

Embedded within the Owner's Representative (PMC) team, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and overseeing project schedules across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders, you will ensure project milestones are achieved while proactively identifying schedule risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading project management consultancies and contribute to the delivery of hyperscale data center developments. While prior data center experience is highly advantageous, candidates with planning experience on large-scale construction, industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, or mission-critical projects are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage integrated project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Establish and maintain baseline schedules throughout design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and project handover.
• Monitor project progress and analyse schedule performance against key milestones.
• Identify critical path activities, schedule risks, delays, and opportunities, recommending recovery strategies where required.
• Review and evaluate contractor baseline programmes, schedule updates, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate planning activities with project managers, consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders.
• Prepare schedule reports, progress updates, look-ahead programmes, and executive dashboards for project leadership.
• Assess schedule impacts arising from design changes, variations, and project risks.
• Support project controls, forecasting, and overall programme management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project meetings and present planning updates, key risks, and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in planning and scheduling large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong understanding of project planning methodologies, including Critical Path Method (CPM), progress measurement, and schedule management.
• Experience managing project schedules across the full project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and handover.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate schedule performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.