Senior Project P6 Planner

Longmotive; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project P6 Planner to join their team in Johor Bahru. In this full-time role, you'll manage complex project schedules for large-scale mechanical and electrical projects. Candidates should have 8-10 years’ experience in project planning, with a strong focus on Primavera P6. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a proven track record in construction. Mandarin-speaking candidates will be prioritized to serve Mandarin-speaking customers.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.
• Minimum 5 years specializing in Primavera P6.
• Proven track record in large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of master project schedules.
• Conduct critical path analysis and EVM to monitor performance.
• Provide strategic insights to project managers.

Skills

Project planning

Primavera P6

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project P6 Planner to join our Construction team in Kempas, Johor. In this full-time leadership role, you will take ownership of complex project schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and driving the successful delivery of large-scale mechanical and electrical construction projects. You will serve as the subject matter expert in Primavera P6, guiding planning standards and mentoring junior planners.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and management of master project schedules using Primavera P6, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Conduct critical path analysis, resource leveling, and earned value management (EVM) to monitor performance and forecast outcomes.
• Provide strategic insights to project managers and senior leadership, highlighting risks, delays, and opportunities for acceleration.
• Establish and enforce planning standards and best practices, ensuring consistency across all projects.
• Mentor and support junior planners, building team capability in scheduling and project controls.
• Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align schedules with budgets, manpower, and procurement strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling, with at least 5 years specializing in Primavera P6.
• Proven track record in large-scale construction projects, preferably mechanical & electrical works.
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and project controls methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management, EVM, and schedule optimization techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and adapt to evolving requirements.
• Languages: Mandarin & Malay only. "We are looking for Mandarin‑speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin‑speaking customers."
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in driving project success.