Planning Engineer (A1 Main Contractor)

BUILDBRIDGE PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer/Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling, and design coordination. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience in a main contractor environment. Proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is essential. This role involves mentoring a team and ensuring timely project delivery aligned with client expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant planning experience within a main contractor environment.
• Proven track record in building projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and monitoring of project master programmes.
• Develop detailed construction schedules and resource plans.
• Analyse project progress to identify delays and propose measures.
• Lead and mentor a team of planning engineers.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Design coordination

Risk management

Resource planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

A1 Main Contractor with a strong track record in both public and private sector building developments is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer / Planning Manager to lead project planning, scheduling, design coordination planning, and progress control across major building projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving effective project and design planning to ensure timely, cost-efficient, and high-quality project delivery aligned with client and stakeholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and monitoring of project master programmes from tender through to completion.

• Develop detailed construction schedules, design deliverables schedules, resource plans, and progress-tracking systems using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.

• Coordinate with design consultants, internal design teams, and technical departments to ensure design milestones are met and aligned with construction timelines.

• Work closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, and site teams to ensure alignment between design deliverables, site execution plans, and overall project programmes.

• Analyse project and design progress to identify delays, risks, and bottlenecks, proposing proactive mitigation measures.

• Monitor subcontractors’ and suppliers’ schedules—including shop drawings and technical submissions—to ensure synchronization with the main programme.

• Support tender planning activities, including time–cost analysis, design and construction sequencing, and methodology planning.

• Prepare and present regular progress reports, schedule forecasts, design status updates, and recovery plans for management and client meetings.

• Lead and mentor a team of planning engineers in ensuring planning discipline and consistency across multiple projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant planning experience within a main contractor environment.

• Proven track record in building projects, including experience coordinating design and construction planning.

• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, design deliverables workflow, resource planning, and project risk management.

How to Apply

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EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd
EA License No.: 25C2918
EA Reg No.: R1551092
Consultant: Khoo Yan Jie