Construction Planning Manager (Building / Tender)

• Basic Salary S$10,000 to S$15,000 per month, depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 5-day work week: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–6:00pm.
• Based at Tai Seng area, with travel to project sites from time to time.

EA Recruitment Pte Ltd is recruiting on behalf of our client, an Established A1 Building Main Contractor, for a Construction Planning Manager to lead tender and live project planning for large-scale building projects.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical planning, construction methodology and scheduling. You will develop planning deliverables, guide Planning Engineers and coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams to translate project requirements into practical construction programmes.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead construction planning and scheduling to meet contractual milestones and project objectives.
• Prepare planning deliverables for multiple concurrent tenders, including tender programmes, method statements, construction sequences and site work plans.
• Develop, maintain and control master project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, incorporating Work Breakdown Structures and critical path activities.
• Monitor progress, update programmes and analyse variances to identify delays and programme risks, recommending practical recovery plans.
• Coordinate planning across engineering, procurement and construction teams to support smooth project execution.
• Plan manpower, equipment and construction resources to optimise productivity.
• Prepare tender briefings and construction methodology studies, and present progress reports and schedule updates to management and clients.
• Lead and guide Planning Engineers, maintain planning standards and documentation, and continuously improve planning processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of relevant experience in project planning and management for large-scale building projects, including construction planning and scheduling.
• Experience in both tender-stage planning and live construction project scheduling.
• Strong proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with CORENET X submission gateway requirements, Singapore authority requirements and the local construction environment.
• Strong practical understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, site execution, project controls and productivity, with experience in delay analysis and programme risk management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to guide Planning Engineers and coordinate with internal teams, consultants and clients.
• Able to manage concurrent tenders and projects under tight deadlines, with analytical thinking, ownership, attention to detail and organised reporting.

Candidates are encouraged to apply this position via Apply Now button with the following information in the resume

• Work experiences and job responsibilities
• Current and Expected salary

• Reason for leaving
• Date of availability

• Education background

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NG DIAUM YEE (R2198031)

EA Recruitment Pte Ltd

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