Scheduler / Planning Engineer (Pharmaceutical Plant | Tuas)

About the company

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA License: 09C3051 | EA Personnel: Jaremy Ong | Registration No: R1876766

Your tasks

Job Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare baseline schedules, look-ahead schedules and periodic schedule updates in accordance with project requirements.
• Establish activity sequences, durations, dependencies, key milestones and critical path activities.
• Review project schedules to ensure alignment with project scope, contractual requirements and execution plans.

1. Progress Monitoring and Schedule Control

• Monitor actual project progress against the approved baseline schedule and identify deviations or potential delays.
• Track critical path activities, key milestones, engineering deliverables, procurement activities and construction progress.
• Collect and verify progress updates from project managers, engineers, construction teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Analyse schedule performance and provide early warnings on activities that may affect project completion dates.
• Maintain accurate records of schedule updates, revisions, progress and changes.

1. Delay Analysis and Recovery Planning

• Identify schedule risks, slippages and potential bottlenecks that may impact project milestones.
• Conduct schedule impact assessments and support the evaluation of delays and changes to the project execution plan.
• Prepare recovery schedules and assist project teams in developing mitigation measures to minimise delays.
• Recommend corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness in bringing project activities back on track.

1. Coordination and Reporting

• Review subcontractor schedules and coordinate their activities to ensure alignment with the overall project schedule.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, look-ahead plans, milestone trackers and schedule performance reports.
• Participate in project planning, coordination and progress meetings, providing updates on schedule status, risks and required actions.
• Work closely with project management, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to ensure timely execution of project activities.
• Support project management in planning, resource coordination and other project controls activities.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in project planning, scheduling or project controls.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, with hands-on experience in developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Good understanding of project planning methodologies, critical path analysis, schedule performance monitoring and delay recovery planning.
• Experience in engineering, construction, CSA, MEP or similar project environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with project progress reporting and schedule analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organisational, coordination and communication skills.
• Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.

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