Assistant Engineer, Planning (Projects & Controls)

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using project planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Support the preparation of project work programs, milestone tracking, and progress monitoring.
• Update and maintain project schedules to reflect actual progress and anticipated changes.
• Assist in cost tracking and control by monitoring expenditures against budget and highlighting deviations.
• Support the preparation of cost and schedule reports, dashboards, and charts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying and analysing schedule and cost variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide timely updates to the Senior Manager, Planning (Projects and Control)
• Work closely with finance and procurement teams to ensure cost efficiency and effective resource utilization.
• Monitor the progress of the construction work and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays, budget overruns, and other issues affecting the construction project ensuring activities are on schedule and identify any deviations from the project plan.
• Identify potential risks and contribute to the development of mitigation strategies to resolve construction-related issues to minimize disruptions to the project timeline and budget, safety issues, and regulatory compliance, with relevant stakeholders to resolve solutions.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure smooth project execution.
• Regularly report on the status of the project, providing progress updates to Senior Manager, Planning (Projects and Control).
• Assist in maintaining proper documentation and reporting of any changes to the scope of work, cost, or timelines.
• Ensure that construction activities meet all regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure that materials, equipment, and resources are available as per the project schedule.
• Track resource allocation to ensure efficient utilization of labour and materials

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) from an accredited college or university
• Project Management Certification from an accredited society.
• At least 4 - 9 years relevant experience in project control of activities, preferably in large power projects.
• Good working knowledge of Primavera –P6/ MS Project software. Should be able to understand and develop S – Curves with earn value systems.
• Ability to prepare Project Reports for various project stake holders.
• Good understanding of Power Plants preferably combined cycled plants. Should have worked “hands on” in a power plant project execution.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in monitoring the overall power project schedule activities at job site.

Others:

• 5 days work week.
• Willingness to travel to Corporate/Site Office whenever required
• 1 year contract (renewable)

Interested applicants, please forward your detailed resume including your last drawn salary, expected salary and date of availability to:

HR.SG@pacificlight.com.sg

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