Executive - Project Planning

Project Management / Program Management

About the Employer

Job Description

JOIN US FOR A REWARDING CAREER

Schindler Group, founded in 1874 in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a global pioneer in elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Operating in over 100 countries, Schindler is renowned for cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer service.

For over 35+ years, Trade Promoters (Pvt) Ltd has proudly represented Schindler in Sri Lanka, playing a key role in transforming the country’s urban mobility landscape. With a legacy of innovation, reliability, and excellence, we are now expanding our dynamic sales team to continue driving growth and delivering world-class solutions to our customers.

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EXECUTIVE – PROJECT PLANNING

Join our dynamic team and build a rewarding career with us. We are looking for an energetic, results driven professional who is passionate about sales and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare project installation plans before commencement based on site readiness, material availability, manpower, subcontractor capacity, and agreed timelines.
  • Coordinate with Project Engineers to monitor progress and update plans where delays, site issues, or resource constraints arise.
  • Prepare weekly and medium-term manpower and subcontractor allocation plans to ensure effective resource utilization.
  • Prepare and maintain monthly project handover plans and provide regular updates during operational meetings.
  • Follow up material availability, shipping schedules, and site readiness to support timely project mobilization.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, and management reports covering project progress, manpower utilization, handovers, delays, inspections, collections, and financial performance.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree or Diploma in STEM.
  • Minimum 1-2 years working experience in elevator, MEP, construction, or engineering project environments would be an advantage.
  • Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Good understanding of project cost, profitability, and financial forecasting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
  • Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems would be an advantage.

An attractive 'above-market' salary package will be provided to the selected candidate along with other benefits.

Please forward your CV with names and contact details of two non-related referees within 7 days of this advertisement to hr@tpl.lk

Trade Promoters (Pvt) Limited
Schindler Department
No. 44/1 Horton Place, Colombo 7
Tel: 0117 607 800 | www.tpl.lk