Senior Project Planner

VC Engineering Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. seeks a seasoned Project Scheduler to develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project to ensure on-time delivery and accurate progress tracking.

You will prepare comprehensive control reports, analyze CPM, EVM, and S-curves, support tender submissions, manage EOT claims, and mentor junior planners while coordinating with engineering, procurement, construction and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or construction management within infrastructure, commercial, industrial, residential, or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule risk analysis, and project controls methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop, analyze, and interpret S-Curves, resource histograms, productivity trends, and project forecasting metrics.
• Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, procurement schedules, project sequencing, and contract administration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor junior staff and drive planning best practices across projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, monitor, and update project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Prepare and present project control reports including CPM analyses, EVM, S-curves, and dashboards.
• Analyze schedule and performance data to identify delays, risks, and issues; collaborate with teams to mitigate.
• Support tender submissions with baseline schedules and resource-loaded plans.
• Lead schedule risk and opportunity assessments and recommend mitigations.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to align execution and schedule.
• Mentor junior planners and promote planning best practices across projects.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

CPM / Critical Path Method

Earned Value Management

Schedule risk analysis

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Leadership & mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Project Management

Engineering / Construction Management related

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Develop, maintain, monitor, and update detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 to ensure timely project delivery and accurate progress tracking.

Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements, project execution plans, reporting obligations, and client deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Establish and maintain consistent planning standards, scheduling methodologies, and reporting practices across all assigned projects.

Prepare and present comprehensive project control reports including Critical Path Analysis, milestone movement tracking, Schedule Variance Reports, S-Curves, recovery plans, and management dashboards.

Analyze schedule and performance data to identify trends, delays, risks, and potential issues; collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation and recovery strategies.

Support tender and bid submission activities by developing baseline project schedules, resource-loaded programmes, execution strategies, and planning deliverables required for tender submissions.

Develop, update, and interpret S-Curves from inception, providing meaningful analysis and commentary linked to project progress, productivity trends, and schedule performance.

Lead schedule risk and opportunity assessments, evaluate schedule impacts, conduct what-if analysis, and recommend mitigation measures to minimize delays.

Prepare clear, concise, and professional reports and presentations for senior management, clients, consultants, and stakeholders.

Manage Extension of Time (EOT) claims by assessing project delays beyond contractor control, analyzing entitlement, and preparing supporting schedule documentation.

Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial teams to ensure alignment between project execution and schedule objectives.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior planners and project team members to strengthen planning capability within the organization.

What You Bring:

Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or construction management within infrastructure, commercial, industrial, residential, or large-scale construction projects.

Strong hands-on experience with Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project.

Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), schedule risk analysis, and project controls methodologies.

Proven ability to develop, analyze, and interpret S-Curves, resource histograms, productivity trends, and project forecasting metrics.

Sound knowledge of construction methodologies, procurement schedules, project sequencing, and contract administration.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor junior staff and drive planning best practices across projects.

Engineering & Project Management Services 51-100 employees

VC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. provides total engineering and solutions from Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (EPCQV) services for Clean Room, Industrial Mechanical & Electrical (M & E) and Industrial Process Utilities. We have technical resources combining process utilities, mechanical and electrical engineering, management, construction, commissioning, qualification & Validation expertise.

VC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. provides total engineering and solutions from Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning, Qualification & Validation (EPCQV) services for Clean Room, Industrial Mechanical & Electrical (M & E) and Industrial Process Utilities. We have technical resources combining process utilities, mechanical and electrical engineering, management, construction, commissioning, qualification & Validation expertise.