Construction Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Leads project planning and scheduling to ensure construction works are completed on time and in line with contractual milestones and project objectives.

• Prepare tender submissions, including planning deliverables, method statements, construction work sequences, and site work planning, across multiple tenders concurrently.

• Develop, monitor, and control project schedules, identifying risks or delays, and provide planning support to project management using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

• Develop and maintain the master project schedule, including the Work Breakdown Structure and critical path activities.

• Monitor project progress, update schedules, and perform variance analysis to identify delays and recommend recovery plans.

• Coordinate planning between engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure smooth project execution.

• Plan and develop construction resources such as manpower and equipment to optimise productivity.

• Prepare tender briefings, construction methodology studies, and provide schedule updates to management and clients.

• Lead and guide Planning Engineers while ensuring planning standards and procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field recognized by the PE Board

• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience in project planning and management for large-scale building projects, including construction planning and scheduling

• Strong proficiency in Programming Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and familiar with Corenet X Submission Gateways requirement.

• Strong understanding of construction productivity, sequencing, site execution methodologies, and project controls

• Experience in delay analysis and programme risk management.

• Familiar with Singapore authority requirements and project environment

• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.

• Able to work under tight timelines and manage multiple project tenders.

• Familiar with and experienced in work productivity.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management capability

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in identifying risks and proposing practical solutions.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with strong ownership of deliverables.

• Good coordination and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, consultants, and clients.

• Able to perform and manage with tight timelines across multiple projects

• Structured and organized approach to planning, reporting, and documentation.

• Positive attitude with willingness to learn and continuously improve planning processes.