Project Scheduler - Construction, Tuas

GRACE HR SOLUTIONS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore seeks a Project Scheduler to oversee full-cycle project management in pharmaceutical engineering. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of scheduling experience, preferably in pharma projects, and be proficient in Primavera P6 and MS Project. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in scheduling; 3+ years in pharma projects preferred.
• Familiar with GMP workflows and cleanroom construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of Singapore construction regulations and site safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control full-cycle project schedule.
• Weekly update of site progress and monitoring critical paths.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and support Time Impact Analysis.

Skills

Scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel analytics

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

To manage and control the full-cycle project schedule covering design, procurement, construction, and validation stages in a pharmaceutical engineering project. The role ensures timely project delivery under quality, safety, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development

• Use Primavera P6 or MS Project Level 4
• Develop and maintain master schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project
• Coordinate inputs from design, procurement, construction, and validation teams.
• Sequence key activities based on pharmaceutical schedule logic and process flows.

Progress Tracking & Control

• Weekly update of site progress, monitoring critical paths and buffer time.
• Identify potential delays and support mitigation or recovery planning.
• Manage milestone schedules linked to equipment installation and validation.

Reporting & Communication

• 3-week lookahead plans
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports and 3-week lookahead schedules.
• Provide scheduling input during project and client meetings.
• Support preparation of Time Impact Analysis (TIA) and claims.

Risk Control & Coordination

• Participate in project risk reviews, integrating schedule-related risks into the risk register.
• Work with construction, safety, and logistics teams to optimize sequencing.

Validation Interface (if applicable)

• Coordinate with validation team to meet IQ/OQ readiness milestones.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Construction, or Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years in scheduling; 3+ years in pharma projects preferred.
• Proficient in Primavera P6; skilled in MS Project and Excel analytics.
• Familiar with GMP workflows and cleanroom construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of Singapore construction regulations (BCA, MOM, SCDF) and site safety requirements.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills; able to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin to converse with Chinese stakeholders.

Reporting Line

• Reports to Project Manager
• Interfaces with Design, Procurement, Construction, Validation, and Client teams

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