Planning Engineer/Assistant Planning Manager (Various site)

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks an experienced Civil Engineering project planner to lead scheduling for medium to large construction initiatives. You will develop baseline schedules, manage milestones, and coordinate with PMs, site teams and subcontractors to ensure timely project delivery.

You will monitor progress, analyze variances, prepare reports for clients and management, and maintain comprehensive project records for contractual obligations and claims.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in construction project planning, preferably within a main contractor environment.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate project progress, identify scheduling risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Detail-oriented, self-driven and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project planning activities, including the development of baseline schedules, detailed work programmes and key project milestones for medium- to large-scale construction projects.
• Track site progress against approved schedules, regularly updating project timelines based on actual work completion, manpower allocation and equipment deployment.
• Assess schedule variances, identify critical-path activities and potential delays, and coordinate with project teams to implement appropriate corrective measures.
• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports for internal management, clients and consultants, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, including key events and supporting documentation relevant to contractual obligations and claims.
• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors and other stakeholders to gather updates, resolve scheduling issues and keep project execution aligned with the master programme.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Coordination

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project planning activities, including the development of baseline schedules, detailed work programmes and key project milestones for medium- to large-scale construction projects.

• Track site progress against approved schedules, regularly updating project timelines based on actual work completion, manpower allocation and equipment deployment.

• Assess schedule variances, identify critical-path activities and potential delays, and coordinate with project teams to implement appropriate corrective measures.

• Compile weekly and monthly progress reports for internal management, clients and consultants, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Maintain comprehensive project records, including key events and supporting documentation relevant to contractual obligations and claims.

• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, subcontractors and other stakeholders to gather updates, resolve scheduling issues and keep project execution aligned with the master programme.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 5–6 years of relevant experience in construction project planning, preferably within a main contractor environment.

• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate project progress, identify scheduling risks and recommend practical solutions.

• Detail-oriented, self-driven and capable of working independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.