Planning Manager (East)

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. is seeking a Planning Manager to lead scheduling and planning for large-scale civil/building projects.

You will develop programmes, analyze progress, and present strategic insights to directors and clients, driving alignment across disciplines and executive leadership. The role requires strong leadership, deep experience in project control, and proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in Civil/Building projects with managerial experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong data analysis and executive decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update project programmes (Baseline, Working, Recovery).
• Lead progress updates and management reports.
• Maintain standards for project documentation and change logs.
• Conduct schedule analyses and provide strategic reports to management.
• Monitor progress tools like histograms and S-curves.
• Drive continuous improvement through historical data and lessons learned.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling management

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the role

The Planning Manager develops and updates Project Programmes, leads relevant research and data analysis and coordination across different disciplines to support Project Directors and executive management in the strategic planning and execution of Projects. The Planning Manager is in charge of the scheduling and planning efforts for assigned projects or portfolios, ensuring the efficient execution of project schedules by the team. This includes reviewing progress updates, conducting high-level progress analysis, and presenting strategic insights to senior management and clients. This position will play a leadership role in Schedule management, fostering strong communication and alignment between project teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop programmes such as Baseline Programme, Working Programme, Recovery Programme, etc., ensuring full compliance with contract requirements

• Carry out regular progress updates and review comprehensive management reports produced by the planning team

• Establish and enforce standards for project documentation, including planning documents, schedule updates, and progress reports

• Record and maintain management process and Programme Change Log

• Conduct complex schedule analyses and programme updates, translating data into strategic reports for executive management

• Maintain the Change matrix, evaluating variations, claims, and other significant project events

• Establish and monitor progress measurement tools such as histograms, S-curves, and high-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Review critical path analyses and guide project teams on schedule optimization

• Develop overarching mitigation strategies and assess their effectiveness across the project lifecycle.

• Evaluate and advise senior management on potential schedule impacts due to scope changes, risks, or delays.

• Perform Extension of Time (EOT) analyses and generate claim reports

• Generate comprehensive progress reports and present executive summaries to senior management and clients

• Produce documents Daily, Weekly, and Monthly reporting submissions.

• Conduct regular high-level schedule risk analyses to identify systemic bottlenecks and strategic risks across projects.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by maintaining an extensive historical database and lessons learned registry for process improvements and future bids.

About you

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in Civil/Building projects, with significant experience in managerial or leadership role

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is mandatory

• Expertise in project management software like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools

• Strong understanding and strategic application of construction industry standards and project control principles

• Exceptional ability to analyse complex data, identify macro-level trends, solve critical problems, and make strategic executive decisions

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to effectively negotiate and convey strategic information to diverse stakeholders, including clients and executive boards

• A strong team player with excellent communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage, lead, and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve broader project goals

• Good knowledge of construction methodologies, commercial claims, EOT protocols, and complex construction sequencing

• Proven track record in project planning and scheduling for large-scale, complex projects or mega-projects

• Ensures accuracy and reliability in scheduling data and reports.