PLANNING MANAGER

Penta-Ocean Construction Company Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta-Ocean Construction Company Limited is seeking a Senior Planning Specialist to manage planning and programming for the Northern Tuas Basin project in Singapore. You will prepare baselines, working and recovery programmes and support new tender pursuits.

Responsibilities include developing comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource allocations, change management, risk mitigation, and coordinating with contractors, sub-contractors and clients to ensure on-time delivery and compliance

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in the built environment, incl. building/infrastructure projects.
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders locally and overseas.
• Good knowledge of construction methodologies and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines and resource allocation.
• Change Management: Oversee change orders and assess impact to milestone dates.
• Resource Management: Allocate personnel, materials and equipment; coordinate contractors and suppliers.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; conduct site inspections.
• Communication and Coordination: Maintain stakeholder communication and facilitate project meetings.
• Project Closeout: Oversee final documentation and lessons learned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Scope

This position manages the planning and programming requirements for Northern Tuas Basin project.

Job Scope

This position manages the planning and programming requirements for Northern Tuas Basin project.

Job Scope

This position manages the planning and programming requirements for Northern Tuas Basin project.

The incumbent shall be part of the Planning Department as a technical expert to prepare and review baseline, working and recovery programmes for existing project. He is also required to provide planning and programming support for the pursuit of new tenders.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Scheduling:
• Developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Creating detailed schedules and coordinating various construction activities.
• Identifying potential delays and developing mitigation strategies.
• Establishing project objectives, scope, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Change Management:
• Overseeing change orders and assessing impact to completion milestone dates.
• Assist and support all claims for extension of time.
• Resource Management:
• Allocating resources effectively, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Coordinating the work of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assessing and reviewing adequate staffing levels and skill sets are available for each phase of the project.
• Risk Management:
• Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Conducting regular site inspections to assess progress and identify potential issues.
• Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Communication and Coordination:
• Maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and

subcontractors.

• Providing regular project updates and addressing any concerns or issues.
• Facilitating project meetings and ensuring alignment among team members.
• Project Closeout:
• Overseeing the completion of all project activities and ensuring all extensions of time claims are accounted

for.

• Managing the final documentation, including as-built drawings and project records.
• Conducting a post-project review to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Shall have at least 8 years of work experience in the built industry including:
• Involvement building/infrastructure projects
• Experience in internships and project work will be considered.
• Good knowledge of construction methodologies and construction management.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders from

local and overseas.

• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, to understand, handle and resolve issues.
• A proactive, user-oriented and curious mindset, with a desire to engage in continuous learning and

improvement.

• Must be able to work in Tuas (5.5 work week)