Planner

SCAN - BILT PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAN - BILT PTE LTD is seeking a seasoned Project Planner to manage detailed schedules for civil, foundation and maintenance works. You will develop baselines, track progress, and coordinate with site and office teams to ensure timely completion.

The role requires 3–6 years of scheduling experience in construction, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and strong analytical and communication skills. On-site work in Singapore with a focus on delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–6 years planning and scheduling experience in construction or process industries.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project with progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Prepare programmes covering tender, concept, construction, testing, handover stages.
• Create WBS, milestones and critical paths for civil and project works.
• Estimate durations based on scope, quantities and constraints.
• Establish baselines and maintain change-control records.
• Plan daily to monthly look-ahead schedules for site execution.
• Monitor progress, provide reports and highlight delays.
• Support EOT and recovery planning with schedule analysis.
• Coordinate tender programmes and interface with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Coordination

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Project Programme & Baseline Management

   Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6and Microsoft Project.

   Prepare programmes covering tender, initial concept, construction, testing, completion and handover stages.

   Build clear work breakdown structures, activity logic, key milestones and critical paths for building, civil, foundation, maintenance and project works.

   Estimate the duration of major activities based on work scope, quantities, construction methods, productivity and site constraints.

   Establish, update and control approved project baselines in accordance with contract and Client requirements.

   Maintain proper schedule revision and change-control records.

2. Resource Planning & Deployment

   Prepare daily manpower, plant, equipment and material deployment plans in coordination with the project team.

   Develop resource-loaded schedules and short-, medium- and long-term resource forecasts.

   Compare planned resources against actual deployment and highlight shortages, over-allocation or low productivity.

   Recommend resource levelling, resequencing or recovery actions to support project milestones.

   Prepare two-week, four-week and monthly look-ahead plans for site execution.

3. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

   Collect and update actual site progress against the approved baseline and current work plan.

   Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports with schedule updates, progress curves, manpower histograms and milestone status.

   Analyse planned versus actual progress, schedule variance and critical-path movement.

   Provide early warning of delays and constraints that may affect completion.

   Prepare and monitor recovery or acceleration plans with the project team.

   Present schedule and progress updates during internal and Client meetings.

4. Delay Analysis, Recovery Planning & EOT Support

   Maintain records for delays, disruptions, Client instructions and scope changes.

   Assess the impact of design changes, late information, access restrictions and other constraints.

   Support EOT claims with delay chronology, impacted activities, schedule analysis and evidence.

   Coordinate timely notices and complete EOT submissions with Project and Commercial teams.

   Prepare recovery schedules and track agreed corrective actions.

5. Tender Planning, Site Coordination & Handover

   Prepare tender programmes, planning narratives, resource plans and other scheduling-related technical submissions.

   Review tender drawings, specifications, scope and proposed construction methods to develop realistic durations and sequences.

   Coordinate with Project, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Commercial, subcontractors and Client representatives on schedule requirements and interfaces.

   Monitor site implementation and ensure work is carried out according to the agreed sequence and priorities.

   Update completion, testing, punch-list and handover activities and ensure they are properly planned and monitored.

   Maintain clear and accurate planning records for project close-out and lessons learned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree, Diploma or Nitec in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum three to six years of planning and scheduling experience in the construction or process industry.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including development of project schedules and preparation of planning and progress reports for Clients.
• Experience in construction planning and scheduling for civil-related facilities, building works, foundation works or process-industry projects is preferred.
• Able to read drawings, understand construction methods and translate project scope into practical activity sequences and resource requirements.
• Good analytical, reporting, coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work closely with site and office teams.