About the Company & Role
Our client is a well‑established A1 main contractor with a strong record in delivering high‑value mixed‑use developments, luxury residential projects, and hospitality‑related building works in Singapore. The organisation is recognised for its structured planning approach, disciplined execution, and ability to manage complex construction interfaces in premium developments.
They are seeking an experienced Deputy Planning Manager to support the planning and scheduling function for a major high‑end mixed‑use development comprising hotel and residential components. The role operates on a 5‑day work week and works closely with senior project leadership and site teams to ensure effective programme control.
Key Responsibilities
- Support overall project planning and scheduling activities across the construction lifecycle for a large‑scale mixed‑use development
- Develop, maintain, and update master construction programmes, detailed schedules, and progress‑tracking tools using Microsoft Project
- Prepare and structure Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to ensure accurate planning, sequencing, and progress monitoring
- Coordinate planning inputs from construction, engineering, and subcontractor teams to ensure integration between hotel and residential work scopes
- Assist in resource planning, including manpower, equipment deployment, and productivity forecasting
- Support procurement and subcontractor planning, ensuring alignment between construction sequencing and programme milestones
- Identify potential programme risks, constraints, and interface challenges, and assist in developing mitigation and recovery measures
- Monitor site progress against the approved programme and highlight critical path issues or deviations
- Prepare regular planning reports, look‑ahead schedules, and progress analyses for management review
- Work closely with site teams to ensure programme adherence to safety, quality, and construction best practices
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
- Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience in construction planning, with:
- Strong exposure to building projects, preferably mixed‑use, hotel, or high‑rise residential developments
- Experience supporting or managing planning functions on large, complex building projects - Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme logic, and interface management
- Proficient in Microsoft Project for programme development, tracking, and reporting
- Strong analytical, coordination, and problem‑solving skills
- Effective communication skills to work across multidisciplinary project teams
Please send your CV outlining your relevant experience to [Confidential Information] (JiangWenyu, Reg No: R1332558). You may forward this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role. Please indicate your availability, expected salary and reason for leaving current job.
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