Project Scheduler/Planner (Short-Term Contract)

ELSA; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA is seeking a Project Scheduler / Planner for a short-term engagement of approximately 1–2 months. The role is remote with occasional attendance at the KL office (about 1–2 times per week) and starts immediately.

You will consolidate multiple project schedules into a master plan, clean and update data, and resolve scheduling gaps while coordinating with the project team. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and prior scheduling/coordination experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in project scheduling/planning or coordination is preferred.
• Proficiency with scheduling tools, especially Microsoft Project, is required.
• Strong attention to detail and data cleanliness across schedules.

Responsibilities

• Review and consolidate existing project schedules from various sources.
• Create a consolidated master schedule by aligning multiple schedules.
• Clean up, organize, and update scheduling data for accuracy.
• Identify and resolve scheduling gaps, inconsistencies, or duplicates.
• Coordinate remotely with project team to gather and validate data.
• Maintain and update schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Provide general scheduling support and assist project planning activities.
• Ensure schedules are structured and presented for monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data management

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position: Project Scheduler / Planner

Contract Duration: Approximately 1-2 months

No. of Resources: 1

Working Arrangement: Remote, with occasional attendance at the KL office (approximately 1-2 times per week)

Start Date: Immediate

Scope of Work

• Review and consolidate existing project schedules from various sources.
• Integrate and align multiple project schedules into a consolidated master schedule.
• Clean up, organize, and update project scheduling data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and resolve scheduling gaps, inconsistencies, or duplicate information.
• Coordinate with project team members remotely to gather and validate scheduling information.
• Maintain and update project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Provide general support to the project team on scheduling and planning activities.
• Ensure schedules are properly structured and presented for project monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Junior candidates are welcome to apply.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project with the ability to manage and update project schedules.
• Previous experience in project scheduling, planning, or project coordination is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to review, consolidate, and clean up multiple project schedules accurately.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote working environment.
• Available to start immediately.
• Willing to attend the KL office approximately 1-2 times per week when required.