Associate Director, Planning & Scheduling (Construction)

Location: On-site in Taichung (Taiwan), Tokyo (Japan), or Shanghai (China)

Company

hirify.global is a global construction consultancy specializing in cost management and project delivery for complex infrastructure and data center projects.

What you will do

• Lead the development, integration, and management of master project schedules using Primavera P6 across engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Apply advanced risk management methodologies, including probabilistic risk assessments and Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA).
• Drive practical mitigation strategies in collaboration with regional project teams and contractors to manage cost and schedule exposures.
• Deliver structured reporting and presentations on project progress, risks, and forecasts to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Perform forensic schedule analysis to evaluate delays, support claims, and provide data-driven recommendations for dispute resolution.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to planners, schedulers, and risk specialists to promote consistency across markets.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 10–12+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling, and risk management within large-scale construction, infrastructure, or data center projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 and experience with QSRA methodologies.
• Strong expertise in forensic schedule analysis and delay analysis techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in managing and mentoring professional scheduling teams.
• Fluent English required; regional experience in Japan, China, Taiwan, or Korea is highly preferred.

Nice to have

• Additional language proficiency in Mandarin or Japanese.
• Previous experience within a consultancy, client-side environment, or major EPC organization.

Culture & Benefits

• Mentorship and support from recognized industry leaders.
• Empowerment to take high levels of responsibility and ownership of career progression.
• Collaborative work environment with multi-cultural, cross-border teams.
• Focus on building lasting, trusted relationships with both team members and clients.