Senior Planning Engineer

LEIGHTON ASIA , established in 1975, is a leading international construction company, delivers a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure projects throughout Asia, operations specialize in civil engineering and infrastructure, rail, roads and tunnels, as well as building works.

We are a member of the CIMIC Group, one of the world’s largest leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. Our Group Principles are Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery. Safety is more than a Principle, it underpins everything we do.

As a leading construction provider, Leighton Asia is what it is today because of our people. Our people are the key asset driving the business. One of the Group’s highest priorities is to create a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for all our people.

We invite high-calibre candidates to fill the following position in Malaysia.

LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/company/leighton-asia-india-and-offshore

Twitter: https://twitter.com/leightonasia

Job Duties

  • Develop with the team the programme schedule and timelines for performing the construction work based on resource requirements, historical trending of such projects etc. while striving for optimal resource utilisation
  • Incorporate robust construction methodology using innovative technology to optimize construction plans
  • Monitor closely project progress and adherence to project plans in case project deviations are large
  • Discuss deviations to plans internally, identify causes and develop mitigation plan;
  • Collaborate with Commercial team and Project Leaders to finalize the terms
  • Present revised timelines and negotiate with the client on modifications and changes to timelines favorably
  • Negotiate improved terms and timelines with suppliers and sub-contractors as needed
  • Apply various delay and disruption analysis methods
  • Provide advisory support for the substantiation of entitlement claims
Job Requirements
  • Degree in Building / Civil Engineering or related
  • 5 years or above in planning management
  • Knowledge of planning processes, tools etc.
  • Knowledge stakeholder management, conflict resolution
  • Knowledge of risk management
  • Good understanding of construction methodologies
Interested parties, please apply with full resume stating present and expected salary in your application. By submitting your personal data for recruitment purposes, Applicants understood and agreed that the Company may retain such personal data up to a period of two years for the recruitment of any suitable position within the Company. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.

For more information about Leighton Asia, please visit our Leighton Company Website.

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