Planning Manager

samsung c&t, engineering & construction; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung C&T Philippines Corporation is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead tender preparation for civil infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia from Manila. The role requires deep knowledge of Primavera P6, WBS, and schedule logic, with coordination across technical, estimation, and procurement teams.

You will develop comprehensive tender programmes, manage multiple workstreams, and present planning clarifications to clients.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional experience in project scheduling and planning for infrastructure/civil projects.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 with ability to develop comprehensive tender programmes.
• Strong understanding of WBS, CPM, resource loading and schedule optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive Tender Programmes in accordance with client requirements for large-scale infrastructure projects using Primavera P6.
• Establish detailed WBS and schedule logic, including critical path and resource loading.
• Coordinate with internal departments (technical, estimation, procurement) and subcontractors to consolidate inputs.
• Update programmes during tender periods to reflect design changes and clarifications.
• Prepare narrative explanations of scheduling logic for tender submissions.

Skills

Project scheduling

CPM / Critical path analysis

WBS development

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or higher in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Samsung C&T Corporation Engineering & Construction Group (https://www.secc.co.kr/en) is a global leading engineering, procurement and construction company, built on core principles of safety, integrity, trust, authenticity & challenge.

We have worked diligently to deliver the best value-added services to our clients by utilizing our top-tier talent and technical expertise in diverse fields such as architecture, civil engineering, plant, housing & green energy businesses.

Samsung C&T Philippines Corporation is a newly established wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung C&T Corporation, created to oversee and expand the company’s business operations in the Philippines. Alongside this subsidiary, we have also officially established the Samsung C&T Corporation, Philippine Branch to further strengthen our local footprint and operational capabilities.

The company will focus on the same core business areas as its parent company, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) across a wide range of infrastructure projects such as buildings, power plants, civil works, and more. In addition to its EPC expertise, Samsung C&T Philippines will actively pursue opportunities in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and infrastructure investment ventures.

With the full support and collaboration of Samsung C&T Corporation’s headquarters, the company is committed to continuously expanding its presence and driving growth in the Philippine market.

We are seeking an experienced Planning Manager to lead our tender preparation for civil engineering and infrastructure project(s) in various Southeast Asia countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate programme for the company's tender submission (infrastructure projects). This role requires in-depth understanding on the construction project, coordination within the tender team organization, stakeholder management including the client, and the ability to independently manage multiple project workstreams.

The successful candidate will be based in Manila, with the flexibility to undertake international business trips as required by project needs. We highly value candidates with a global mindset who are eager to extend their professional expertise across Southeast Asia and beyond.

• Develop comprehensive Tender Programmes in accordance with international standards and client’s requirement for the entire project scope of a large-scale infrastructure projects not only but including design, procurement, 3rd party approval and construction using Primavera P6
• Establish a proper Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and its level of details that considers client requirement, project scope and characteristics.
• Define project logic, productivity and duration of the activities, critical path analysis (CPA), time location chart and resource loading in accordance with the project scope and client’s requirements
• Incorporate various constraints - including technical specifications, site access, and logistical requirements - into the master tender programme
• Liaise with company's internal departments (technical, estimation, procurement) and subcontractors to consolidate inputs and refine the tender programme
• Update and modify the programme during the tender period to reflect design changes, clarifications
• Perform programme optimization by analyzing construction Method Statements, contractual constraints, and local conditions (e.g., weather pattern, market-specific lead times)

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed narrative statements explaining the scheduling logic and sequence for tender submissions
• Maintain meticulous records of all programme revisions and version controls throughout the tender process
• Client Clarifications & Presentations: Prepare and present planning-related clarifications and technical presentations to clients during the tender and post-submission phase.

Qualification and Experience

• Education: Diploma or higher in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related construction management field
• Experience: Minimum 5 to 8 years of professional experience in project scheduling and planning, specifically within infrastructure or civil engineering projects
• Technical Skills: Mastery of Primavera P6 is mandatory; proficiency in MS Project and AutoCAD is highly preferred
• Core Competencies: Deep understanding of Construction Method Statements and the ability to translate technical sequences into logical schedules; strong analytical skills for critical path analysis (CPM), resource loading, and schedule optimization
• Language: Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English is essential

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