Senior Specialist Planning & Scheduling

EXYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Planner to oversee project schedules and planning activities. This role requires leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to ensure projects align with organizational objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with 5-10 years of experience managing project schedules. Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project is essential, along with strong analytical and communication skills. The firm offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in project management.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle from tender to commissioning.
• Ability to manage schedules for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of project schedules.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Planning team.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve planning conflicts.
• Conduct critical path analysis and schedule risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• The Senior Planner plays a key leadership role in the development, coordination, and management of project schedules and planning activities. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to the Planning team, ensuring consistency in planning methodologies and tools.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to align schedules and resolve planning conflicts.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Establish planning baselines, track progress, and identify variances against planned schedules.
• Ensure integration of design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases into a unified master program
• Provide accurate and timely progress reports, dashboards, and forecasts to project managers, stakeholders, and senior leadership.
• Conduct critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and “what-if” scenarios to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, standards, and reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to planning team, ensuring consistency in planning methodologies and tools
• Lead planning workshops and coordination meetings to align project teams.
• Promote a culture of proactive planning, risk awareness, and accountability.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to align schedules and resolve planning conflicts.
• Communicate complex scheduling concepts in a clear, concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support project teams in identifying risks, delays, and mitigation strategies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum years of experience: 5-10 years
• Experience across the full project lifecycle (Tender, design, procurement, construction, commissioning).
• Experience in managing the schedule and Planners for Large BLS (Life Science) or ATF (semiconductor) Projects.
• Proficient in Primavera and other planning related tools such as MS Project
• MS Office reporting Tools such Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously