Senior Planning Engineer/ Assistant Planning Manager

china communications construction company limited (singapore branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

china communications construction company limited (singapore branch) is seeking an experienced Planning & Project Controls professional to plan, monitor and report on project controls and progress. You will lead planners, develop schedules and WBS, and forecast trends to keep projects on track.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction, proficiency in MS Project and Primavera P6, strong communication, and a teamwork mindset. West Area Singapore location with exposure to major civil works.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in the construction industry.
• Proficient in planning software (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with proactive approach.
• LTA experience preferred.
• Work location: West Area, Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and report project controls and expenditures.
• Lead planners in WBS, schedules, manpower, histograms, milestones.
• Develop corrective actions and forecast progress trends.
• Attend coordination meetings with subcontractors/suppliers.
• Flag potential delays to PM/PD and advise actions.
• Benchmark status against baseline and critical path.
• Set planning targets and allocate resources for catch-up.
• Provide clear metrics for stakeholder accountability.
• Track changes and assess impact on cost and timeline.
• Define KPIs to monitor health and forecast trends.
• Manage project risks and contingency plans.
• Prepare documentation and updates for senior management.
• Use Primavera to maintain project delivery schedule.

Skills

Planning

Project controls

Communication

Teamwork

Proactiveness

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

• Work closely with the Project Manager/ Project Director to plan, monitor, and report on project controls and progress measurement expenditures
• Lead and support project planners in developing a work breakdown structure, preparing project schedules and manpower, machinery, plant histograms, defining, and tracking key project milestones
• Develop corrective actions and forecast project progress trends based on findings
• Attend internal coordination meetings with subcontractors/suppliers
• Inform, highlight, and advise Project Manager/ Project Director if there are any indications of potential delays to the project
• Compare and benchmark the current project status against the project baseline, reviewing the status of the critical path
• Set planning targets for the site team, plan catch-up schedules, and allocate resources as needed
• Provide visibility and create accountability among stakeholders through clear metrics and reporting
• Track project changes, analyze, and understand their impact on project cost and timeline to ensure effective management
• Define and use KPIs to monitor project health, forecast trends, and take corrective actions as necessary
• Lead and support project risk management in identifying and monitoring project risks
• Develop contingency plans to address and mitigate any issues that arise during the project lifecycle
• Communicate regularly with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and progress
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including reports, presentations, and updates for senior management and stakeholders
• Create, review, update, and administer the project delivery schedule and plans using Primavera software to ensure effective project management
• Liaise with the Project Manager and project team to discuss project activities, monitor progress, and update the project schedule as needed
• Coordinate with clients and other subcontractors’ planning teams to organize different phases of construction development effectively
• Prepare analysis reports containing milestone progress status, critical issues affecting project completion, resource loading plans, project recovery plans, and extension of time claims
• Monitor progress closely and highlight any potential delays in achieving project milestones to proactively address issues
• Inform, highlight, and advise Project Manager/ Project Director if there are any indications of potential delays to the project
• Prepare project progress S-Curves and rolling programs (1/3/6 months) to visualize project timelines and resource allocations
• Generate and update weekly and monthly project progress reports that include program analysis, accomplishment reports, photographic records, status of the critical path, and recommendations for timely project completion
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and methodologies within the team
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirement

• Preferably with a Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering/ Construction or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction industry
• Computer literate with proficiency in planning software such as Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, P6 Primavera
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work as a team and proactive
• LTA experience will be preferred
• Work location: West Area