Project Planner / Scheduler

About the role

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Project Planner / Scheduler to support the planning, scheduling and monitoring of complex construction projects in Singapore. The role works closely with project teams, consultants, contractors and clients to develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, identify risks and report accurately so projects are delivered on time and within agreed milestones.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Prepare baseline programmes, recovery schedules and look-ahead plans for all project phases.
• Monitor progress against approved schedules and identify potential delays or risks.
• Conduct critical path analysis and recommend mitigation and recovery measures.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors and stakeholders to validate progress and schedule performance.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards and schedule updates for management and clients.
• Track milestones, procurement activities, design deliverables and construction progress.
• Support change management, extension of time (EOT) assessments and schedule impact analysis.
• Review contractor programmes and align them with project objectives and contractual requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of project planning/scheduling experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial or data centre projects.
• Experience in consultancy, developer, contractor or client-side environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis and progress measurement.
• Familiarity with earned value management (EVM), project controls and risk management processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.