Planning manager

SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a senior planner to lead the planning and scheduling of large-scale construction projects in Singapore. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated baseline schedules and monitor progress for timely, cost-effective delivery.

The role requires a civil engineering degree and at least 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling for major construction undertakings.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule large-scale construction projects using industry standards.
• Collaborate with clients, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to develop fully integrated baseline schedules.
• Coordinate with project team members, contractors, and suppliers to gather inputs supporting program development.
• Prepare baseline schedules incorporating resource allocation and cost loadings to optimize project execution.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for complex projects with project teams.
• Track, update, and report progress against planned schedules, identifying discrepancies.
• Forecast progress and prepare working and rolling programs, updating resource usage and histograms.
• Attend key project events to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Generate operational reports with recommendations for process improvements.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration, monitoring expenditures to control costs.

Skills

Project scheduling

Construction planning

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Company Overview

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd, established in 1996, is a leading civil engineering and construction firm in Singapore. We have grown from a specialist tunnel subcontractor to a top main contractor, delivering major projects for LTA, PUB, MBS, CAG, and others.

Job Summary

You will lead the planning and scheduling of large-scale construction projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated baseline schedules and monitor project progress for timely, cost-effective delivery.

Responsibilities

• Apply strong knowledge of construction industry practices and standards to plan and schedule project activities effectively
• Collaborate with clients, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to develop fully integrated baseline schedules
• Coordinate with project team members, contractors, and suppliers to gather inputs supporting program development
• Prepare baseline schedules incorporating resource allocation and cost loadings to optimize project execution
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules for complex projects in partnership with project teams
• Track, update, and report project progress against planned schedules, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Forecast progress and prepare working and rolling programs, updating resource usage and histograms accordingly
• Attend key project events to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards
• Generate operational reports with recommendations for process improvements and modifications
• Participate in budget preparation and administration, monitoring expenditures to control costs

Required competencies and certifications

• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling for large-scale construction projects

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proven ability to track daily progress on site and collaborate closely with frontline staff
• Demonstrated capability to independently produce detailed programs, narratives, and histograms