Claims/Forensic Planner – Rail Construction (Philippines Based)

Leighton Asia; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Leighton Asia, a CIMIC Group member, is seeking a senior delay analyst in the Philippines to oversee forensic planning and claims related to major infrastructure projects. The role requires extensive experience in scheduling, delay analysis, and OFP/claims strategy.

You will work with planning teams, engage with JV board members and legal teams, and produce clear reports supporting dispute resolution and project decisions. Strong communication and independent working style are essential.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of planning or delay analysis experience
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the Philippines or Southeast Asia
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and CPM scheduling; able to negotiate time entitlements with clients

Responsibilities

• Undertake claim / forensic delay analysis to support EOT claims and dispute resolution.
• Review baseline, updated and as-built schedules using Primavera P6, Tilos, and other tools.
• Assess causation and entitlement using Time Impact or Windows analyses.
• Prepare clear reports and presentations on delay events and project impacts for client and JV board.
• Provide strategic advice on claims positioning and risk mitigation to the Project Director.

Skills

Planning

Project controls

Delay analysis

CPM scheduling

Negotiation

Report writing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Tilos

Job description

LEIGHTON ASIA, established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialize in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group’s highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in the Philippines.

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Job Duties

• Undertake claim / forensic delay analysis to support extension of time (EOT) claims and potential dispute resolution.
• Work with planning teams to review and interpret baseline, updated, and as-built schedules using Primavera P6, Tilos and other scheduling tools.
• Assess causation and entitlement using appropriate delay analysis methods (e.g., Time Impact, Windows Analysis).
• Prepare clear reports and presentations on delay events, critical path changes, and project impacts to the client and internal senior management including the JV board.
• Provide strategic advice to the Project Director on claims positioning and risk mitigation related to time.
• Engage directly with JV board members, senior management, legal teams, and contract administrators.
• Assist on the collation of contemporaneous records including site diaries, variation instructions, RFIs, meeting minutes, and correspondence.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10-15 years’ relevant experience in planning, project controls, or delay analysis in the construction industry.
• Proven track record in claim / forensic planning on large-scale infrastructure or building projects, preferably in the Philippines or Southeast Asia.
• Negotiation and agreement of time related entitlement with the client.
• High degree of proficiency in Primavera P6 and Tilos, with strong knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling.
• Familiarity with FIDIC international contract forms
• Strong report writing and presentation skills with the ability to present findings confidently to the client and at board level.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

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Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.

For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our Leighton Company Website.