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A leading European Engineering MNC seeks a Lead Project Planner to oversee project scheduling and coordination in Singapore. The role involves developing integrated schedules, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with planning standards. The ideal candidate will have experience using tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project, and a proactive approach to managing project timelines and communications.
Lead Project Planner - European Engineering MNC
1.5 years contract with benefits
Salary: $9800 max
5 days work week
8am - 5pm
Location: Ayer Rajah
Job Scope:
1. Schedule Development & Integration
Develop and maintain the integrated Level 1–4 project schedules, covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to obtain schedule input and align deliverables.
Ensure compliance with project-specific planning standards, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), and coding structures.
2. Planning & Progress Control
Establish a baseline schedule and monitor progress against key milestones.
Track actual progress and update forecasts based on performance trends.
Analyze deviations, identify root causes, and support mitigation planning.
Monitor the critical path, float consumption, and potential delays to proactively flag risks.
3. Reporting & Communication
Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, including dashboards, progress curves (S-Curves), and look-ahead plans.
Provide schedule-related input for client meetings, internal reviews, and project management decision-making.
Support the project controls team in integrating planning with cost control and risk management.
4. Interface Management
Act as the focal point for planning coordination between internal stakeholders and external parties, including clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, and construction deliverables.
Coordinate the planning interface with client planners and maintain transparency in progress reporting.
5. Delay Analysis & Claims Support
Identify, analyze, and document schedule impacts related to changes, delays, or disruptions.
Support time impact analysis (TIA) for change orders and extension of time (EOT) claims in coordination with contract and legal teams.
6. Tools & Systems
Use advanced planning tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based tracking systems for schedule development and reporting.
Maintain planning databases and ensure integrity of data.
7. Compliance & Best Practices
Ensure planning activities are compliant with company procedures, contractual obligations, and industry standards (e.g., AACEI, PMI).
Promote best practices in planning and scheduling across the project team.