Senior Planning Engineer (LTA)

CHINA COMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH); Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA COMMUNICATIONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED (SINGAPORE BRANCH) is seeking a seasoned Planning Engineer to collaborate with the Project Manager/Director to plan, monitor, and report on project controls and progress measurements.

You will lead project planners in developing work breakdown structures, schedules, and resource planning, and you will forecast progress trends, identify corrective actions, and ensure alignment with project milestones and baseline targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering recognised by PEB.
• 8+ years of experience in construction planning and programme coordination.
• Familiar with Singapore Codes and Practices.
• Proficient in planning software: MS Project, AutoCAD, P6 Primavera.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player and proactive attitude.
• LTA experience preferred.
• Working location: West area, Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and report on project controls and progress expenditures.
• Lead and support planners in WBS, schedules, manpower, and milestones.
• Develop corrective actions and forecast progress trends.
• Attend coordination meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Highlight potential delays to project managers and directors.
• Benchmark current status against baseline and critical path.
• Set planning targets and allocate resources as needed.
• Produce weekly/monthly progress reports and S-Curves.
• Use Primavera to manage delivery schedules and plans.

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

P6 Primavera

Job description

Job Desciption:

• 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, analyse, 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 organise 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 visualise 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:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB)
• At least eight (8) years of relevant local experience in construction planning and programme coordination for major infrastructure projects
• Familiar with Singapore Codes and Practices
• 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
• Working Location : West area, Singapore