Planner

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

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reference
Job reference 1280617
location
Location Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
sector
Sector Others
function
Function Planning / Scheduling
type
Employment type Contract
date
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: rodney.chong@airswift.com

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