Project Planner

RightHirePlus; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Planner (Primavera P6) in Johor Bahru to support a major data centre construction project. This role involves planning, scheduling, and coordinating all project phases to ensure timely delivery. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in project planning, especially with full-cycle data centre projects. Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory, along with strong coordination and communication skills. Competitive remuneration and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Strong career development opportunities

Dynamic international work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Must have completed at least one full-cycle data centre construction project, from design to commissioning.
• Proficient in English; Mandarin communication is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Work with teams to ensure activities align with project objectives.
• Monitor project progress and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project scheduling

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Critical path analysis

Resource management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Project Planner (Primavera P6) to support a major data centre construction project in Johor Bahru. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all project phases to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 covering design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning stages.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure all activities align with project objectives and milestones.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays or risks, and recommend mitigation strategies to keep the project on track.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to consolidate timelines and resources into the master schedule.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports, including progress curves, dashboards, and time‑impact analyses.
• Participate in coordination meetings and provide schedule‑based insights for management decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, client requirements, and data centre construction protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning within the construction or infrastructure industry.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Must have completed at least one full‑cycle data centre construction project, from design to commissioning.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis, and resource management.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project schedules simultaneously.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin communication is an added advantage for regional collaboration.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a large‑scale, high‑value data centre project.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced international work environment.
• Competitive remuneration and strong career development opportunities.