Project Planner

Position: Project Planner
Company: Rohas OOE Consortium Sdn. Bhd.
Project: Sg. Rasau Water Treatment Project
Location: Teluk Panglima Garang, Selangor
Employment Type: Contract (1 Year) (Renew upon completion of project)
Industry: Water Treatment / Infrastructure Construction

About the role

Responsible for developing, monitoring and controlling project schedules for the SG Rasau Water Treatment Project to ensure that project activities are completed within the approved timeline. The role involves coordinating with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to monitor work progress, identify potential delays, assess schedule risks and prepare timely project progress reports to support effective planning and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, prepare and maintain detailed project schedules, work programmes and milestone plans in accordance with the approved project scope, contractual requirements and project timelines.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors and other stakeholders to establish activity sequences, work durations, dependencies and resource requirements.
• Monitor actual project progress against the approved baseline schedule and identify deviations, delays and potential schedule risks.
• Update project schedules regularly based on actual site progress, engineering deliverables, procurement status, material availability and construction activities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports, including planned versus actual progress, schedule performance, critical activities and outstanding work.
• Identify critical path activities, schedule constraints and potential bottlenecks, and recommend corrective and recovery measures to minimise delays.
• Develop look-ahead schedules, including two-week, three-week or monthly plans, to support site coordination and ensure readiness for upcoming activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams to monitor design submissions, material deliveries, equipment availability and subcontractor mobilisation against the project schedule.
• Monitor the progress of relevant civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and associated infrastructure works, where applicable to the project scope.
• Assist the Project Manager in assessing the impact of design changes, variation orders, site instructions and unforeseen circumstances on the project timeline.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in project planning and scheduling, preferably in construction, infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Experience in water treatment plants, water infrastructure or industrial construction projects will be an advantage.
• Willing to work 5.5 Working Days Per Week.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project for project scheduling, progress monitoring and schedule analysis.
• Good understanding of project planning principles, work breakdown structures (WBS), critical path method (CPM), baseline schedules and resource planning.
• Ability to analyse project progress, identify schedule deviations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing, procurement schedules, engineering deliverables and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to prepare project progress reports, look-ahead schedules, progress curves and other planning documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with project teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Willing to work at the project site in Teluk Panglima Garang, Selangor, and attend project meetings or site visits as required.