About SMEC For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations. Along with parent company the SJ Group, 2016-2022 was a period of significant growth and development for SMEC. Spanning 40+ countries and with the specialist expertise of over 5,000 employees, SMEC continued to deliver complex major projects, world-class technical excellence and advanced engineering solutions. As part of the SJ Group, SMEC is able to leverage the capabilities of our parent and sister companies to operate flexibly and effectively in local and global markets. We have access to global network of design and engineering expertise, with 16,000 colleagues across 10 multi-disciplinary brands including architects, designers, planners, engineers and other specialists. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Planning Specialist to support the delivery of a major highway infrastructure project in Timor-Leste. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones, and supporting project management teams with planning, progress reporting, and risk management activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferably postgraduate qualification in Planning Management Essential Experience Have a minimum of 15 years related to Project schedules Management of large road construction projects. Preferably has strong experience in project planning and scheduling for large infrastructure projects, with proficiency in scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project). Have served in a similar capacity on at least 2 (two) Highway or road construction projects of similar nature. Have relevant international experience and working experience of at least 2 (two) years in developing countries. Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory. Responsibilities the project schedule, ensuring that all activities are planned and executed in accordance with the approved timeline. Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and propose corrective actions for the DBF contract Male or female At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world! Activate your Personal Job Alerts Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and you will be notified of opportunities as soon as they are advertised. Current SJ Employees If you are a current SJ employee, please apply for available positions in the Group by using the Internal Career Site SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record’s 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.

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