PROJECT PLANNER (SENAWANG. SEREMBAN/JB) [Job Code 2611138A]

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd.; Seremban; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Exchange Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Project Planner for Senawang & JB to develop, update, and monitor detailed project schedules for critical facilities such as data centres and hospitals.

You will use Primavera P6 or MS Project to manage design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities, coordinate with managers and contractors, and ensure schedules align with milestones and budgets. On-site work may be required. EA Licence No: 22C1055.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of scheduling/planning experience, preferably with exposure to critical facilities such as clean rooms, data centres, or hospitals.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is required.
• Understanding of project lifecycle, construction sequencing, and commissioning processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all project phases (design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, handover).
• 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.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Scheduling

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

PROJECT PLANNER (SENAWANG & JB) [Job Code 2611138A]

Due to expansion of our client's business, we continue to look for suitable candidates to work at our client's data centre site. Write to us if you are an individual who has experience in the activities listed below, and is keen to take up new challenges!

Job Summary:

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.

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:

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.

Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is required.

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.

EA Licence No: 22C1055

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Project Planner?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?