Project Planner - Data Center

Turner & Townsend; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Johor Bahru seeks a Project Planner to manage project schedules and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience and expertise in Primavera P6, enabling them to monitor project progress, conduct critical path analyses, and generate accurate reports. We offer a supportive environment that values work-life balance and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Support for work-life balance

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in project planning.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the integrated project schedule.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly.
• Conduct critical path analysis and support project decisions.

Skills

Project scheduling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder coordination

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

• Develop and manage the integrated project schedule using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment of planning activities.
• Monitor project progress and update schedules regularly to reflect actual performance.
• Conduct critical path analysis and scenario planning to support project decisions.
• Generate accurate progress reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Identify schedule risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Support project controls including resource loading, earned value analysis, and forecasting.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning insights to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in project planning, preferably in data centers or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is essential; MS Project is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with construction sequencing, MEP coordination, and authority submission timelines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.