Planning Manager [SL]

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced planning expert to lead delivery across various projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 8 years of progressive experience, including leadership in planning teams. Main responsibilities include developing tender programs, coordinating with project managers, and establishing planning governance. This role offers a significant opportunity for career advancement within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience in construction planning, leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning delivery across assigned projects.
• Develop and review tender and master programs for major bids.
• Work closely with Project Managers on daily coordination.
• Establish and enforce planning governance.
• Collaborate with Contracts and Project teams.

Skills

Leadership in planning teams

Resource allocation

Continuous improvement

Time impact analysis

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Job description

• Lead planning delivery across assigned projects by setting standards, approving baseline programs, and aligning schedules with business objectives and resource strategies.
• Develop and review tender and master programs for major bids and projects, presenting program logic, sequencing, and resourcing strategies to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with Project Managers on daily coordination, including look-ahead planning, constraint management, and recovery strategies.
• Establish and enforce planning governance, including templates, quality assurance, change control, and planning cadence, while driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Contracts and Project teams to optimize resource allocation and mitigate long-lead risks.
• Review and approve program substantiation for extensions of time (EOTs) and variations, leading complex time impact analyses and defending claims positions.
• Chair internal EOT and time-related claims reviews, ensuring robust analysis, evidence management, and alignment across teams.
• Provide senior-level reporting through portfolio dashboards, risk assessments, recovery plans, and executive briefings to Project Directors and senior management.
• Lead and mentor the planning team to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality planning outputs.
• Represent the organization in planning discussions with clients, consultants, authorities, and joint venture partners.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Preferable 8 years of progressive experience in construction planning, including leadership of planning teams and ownership of programs.

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