Planner

Job reference

1280617

Location

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Sector

Others

Function

Planning / Scheduling

Employment type

Contract

Date published

September 21, 2026

Title:

Planner

Type:

Contract

Duration:

1 Year

Location:

KL / JB

Overview:

• Drive robust project planning and scheduling to ensure timely and efficient delivery of hyperscale data center projects.

• Provide accurate, data-driven visibility on project progress, critical path, and key risks to support informed decision-making.

• Enable seamless cross-functional coordination to maintain alignment across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

• Strengthen project governance by ensuring adherence to schedules, reporting standards, and execution milestones across multiple concurrent projects.

Main Responsibilities

Planning & Schedule Management

• Develop, baseline, and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 in alignment with project scope and milestones.

• Monitor and control project progress through regular schedule updates, variance analysis, and forecasting.

• Identify, analyze, and communicate critical path activities, float consumption, and schedule risks.

• Establish and recommend recovery strategies and mitigation plans to address delays and ensure project continuity.

Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and actively participate in daily and weekly coordination meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure schedule alignment and execution readiness.

• Drive accountability by proactively following up on deliverables and resolving schedule constraints.

Reporting & Project Controls

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project trackers, dashboards, and reporting tools.

• Prepare and present periodic progress reports, including schedule performance, risk status, and recovery actions.

• Support project governance processes by ensuring compliance with reporting standards and documentation requirements.

Multi-Project & Performance Management

• Manage and prioritize multiple project schedules simultaneously within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

• Perform effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.

• Continuously improve planning processes, tools, and reporting efficiency to enhance overall project performance.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Building Services, Quantity Surveying, or related field.

• Expertise in Primavera P6 is mandatory

• Minimum 5+ years of project planning/scheduling experience preferred.

• Experience in data centers, construction, ELV, or systems integration projects is an advantage.

• Monitor project progress, critical path, forecasting, and recovery planning.

• Ensure schedule alignment, reporting compliance, and project milestone tracking.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills required.

• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in BM & English

Recruiter-in-charge:

Name: Rodney Chong

Email: [email protected]

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