Senior Planner

Acme Associates; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Singapore is searching for a Project Scheduler to develop and maintain project schedules across all phases. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in scheduling, with knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Responsibilities include critical path analysis, tracking progress, and integrating subcontractor schedules. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in project scheduling/planning support.
• Knowledge of scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Perform critical path analysis and resource loading.
• Track and report progress against baseline schedules.

Skills

Project scheduling

Critical path analysis

Collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree/Diploma in relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules across all project phases (design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, handover) using software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather inputs for schedule development and progress updates.
• Ensure that schedules reflect all critical activities including design, procurement, construction, testing & commissioning, and handover phases.
• Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and resource loading where necessary.
• Track and report progress against baseline schedules and flag deviations or delays to relevant stakeholders.
• Support in preparation of weekly and monthly reports, including look-ahead schedules and recovery plans.
• Integrate subcontractor schedules into the master schedule and maintain alignment with overall project objectives.
• Participate in regular progress meetings, contribute to forecasting, and planning discussions.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of project-specific Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and activity coding.
• Coordinate with cost control teams to align schedule with budget and cost forecasts.
• Support claims and extension of time (EOT) analysis through schedule analysis when required.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma with at least 3 years of experience in project scheduling/planning support, preferably in data centre or critical environment.
• Knowledge of scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of project lifecycle, construction sequencing, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with construction sequences and project lifecycles.
• Certification in workplace safety (eg. WSQ, WSH) preferred.
• Positive proactive attitude and ethical behaviour.
• Team player with ability to work independently and resolve challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).