Project Planner

DATEM INC.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

DATEM INC. is seeking a Project Scheduler to manage planning and scheduling for civil/construction projects in Metro Manila.

You will prepare and maintain the Master Schedule in Primavera P6 and Excel, monitor progress, and collaborate with the project team to meet milestones. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil/structural/construction), 2–3 years of scheduling experience, and advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural, or construction) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of work experience in project scheduling or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Study contract and scope to align schedule with planning.
• Develop reliable forecast construction schedules with project team support.
• Conduct site rounds to compare activities with master schedule.
• Oversee schedules and review risk management plans.
• Prepare and maintain Master Schedule in Primavera and Excel.
• Develop recovery schedules to avoid slippage.
• Prepare time extension claims with supervision.
• Recommend schedule improvements to meet milestones.
• Implement interventions and schedule changes timely.
• Prepare internal/external project reports for management.
• Communicate project data to all stakeholders on timelines.
• Attend meetings and provide guidance to schedulers.
• Lead informal training to improve planning team productivity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Independent work

Team player

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Study the project’s contract and scope of work, duties and responsibilities and relevant information in relation to project’s planning and scheduling.

• Gather data and develop reliable forecast construction schedule of the assigned project/s with support from the project team.

• Regularly conduct site rounds to check the activities onsite versus the project’s master schedule.

• Oversee schedules and study the risk management plans of the project.

• Accountable in preparing and maintaining the Master Schedule in Primavera and Excel Format, Resource Loading Schedules (Manpower and Equipment), Procurement Schedule, Submittal Schedule, and S-curve to monitor the project’s progress from beginning to end.

• Accountable in preparing the recovery schedule to avoid further slippage of the project with guidance and supervision from the Project Manager and Planning Department Head.

• Study, prepare, verify, and reconcile project time extension claim with supervision of the Project Manager and Planning Department Head.

• Recommends modifications to Project Manager to improve schedule effectiveness and attain project milestones.

• Implement approved interventions and schedule modifications in a timely manner.

• Prepare and presents regular internal and external project reports for management.

• Ensure to convey required project data and information to all project team members and other relevant stakeholders on the timelines and deadlines.

• Create correspondences such as memos, letter, and emails to different stakeholders.

• Attend and lead meetings and project conferences to discuss issues, concerns, and action plans to meet the project’s goals and timelines.

• Provides guidance to Project Schedulers by means of informal training or on-the-job training, to help increase productivity and ensure consistency and quality of work of the Planning and Project Team.

• Provides quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.

• Collaborates with Project Manager to monitor and meet the project's schedule.

• Strict compliance with the ISO standards, company policies, processes, and procedures and

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by strict compliance to organizational standards' adhering to legal regulations.

• Performs Ad hoc duties and responsibilities that may be required and agreed upon with Planning and Scheduling Supervisor, Planning and Scheduling Manager, and Project Manager including but not limited to special tasks, assignments, support tasks, and other duties necessary to support the project

Qualification and Skills Requirement

Educational Attainment

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, specialized course in Civil, Structural, and Construction, or Equivalent related field.
Preferably licensed.

Work Experience

• At least 2-3 years of work experience in the same industry or 2 years’ experience in Project Scheduling or Contract and Commercial and Cost Management.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft project, and Excel for creating, updating and maintaining schedules

• Knowledgeable in construction methodology and sequence knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Ability to present complex information to a variety of audience.

Skills Required

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to work independently and/or with a team.

• Innovative and creative.

• Target and result oriented.

• Fast learner and strong team player.

• Highly motivated and committed to excellence.

• High level of integrity.