Planning Manager

NIPPON BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NIPPON BUILDERS PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Scheduler to oversee master programmes and detailed schedules across diverse construction projects. You will coordinate with directors, clients, consultants, and regulators to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 5–10 years with local main contractors, proficiency in Primavera P6, and BIM tools like Revit/Navisworks, ensuring rigorous risk assessment and timely recovery when delays occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Building.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience with local main contractors.
• Proficiency in scheduling software Primavera P6 and BIM tools Revit or Navisworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update master construction programmes and detailed schedules to guide project execution
• Track daily and weekly site progress to identify delays early and implement recovery plans to maintain project timelines
• Manage and allocate manpower, materials, and heavy equipment efficiently across all project phases to optimize resource utilization
• Communicate effectively with project directors, clients, consultants, quantity surveyors, and regulatory authorities such as BCA, MOM, NEA, and URA to ensure alignment and compliance
• Identify potential technical or timeline risks, propose engineering solutions, and support delay claims or contractual compliance to mitigate project risks

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Building

Tools

Primavera P6

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Company Overview

NB is a local construction company in Singapore managing diverse projects including BTO, HIP, landed housing, condominiums, industrial buildings, car park upgrades, and government agency projects such as DSTA and MOE A&A.

Job Summary

You will oversee project scheduling, resource allocation, and timeline management to ensure projects complete on time and within budget while coordinating with stakeholders and managing risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update master construction programmes and detailed schedules to guide project execution
• Track daily and weekly site progress to identify delays early and implement recovery plans to maintain project timelines
• Manage and allocate manpower, materials, and heavy equipment efficiently across all project phases to optimize resource utilization
• Communicate effectively with project directors, clients, consultants, quantity surveyors, and regulatory authorities such as BCA, MOM, NEA, and URA to ensure alignment and compliance
• Identify potential technical or timeline risks, propose engineering solutions, and support delay claims or contractual compliance to mitigate project risks

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Building
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience with local main contractors
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and building information modeling (BIM) tools like Revit or Navisworks