Eastern Cape Construction Project Planner - Schedule Master

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Retirement fund

Ample paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Construction Project Planner for a Queenstown-based role in the Eastern Cape. You will develop detailed schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to keep complex construction programs on track.

Working with project managers, engineers, and site teams, you will forecast completion dates, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies. This on-site role demands strong scheduling software skills and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling in construction.
• Proficient in MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and sequencing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication with site teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules and resource allocation plans for construction projects.
• Utilize project management and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) to create, update, and maintain project timelines.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and identify variances.
• Analyze project data to forecast completion dates and identify potential delays.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to gather schedule updates and input.
• Prepare regular progress reports, including schedule performance and look-ahead plans.
• Identify critical path activities and potential risks to project timelines.
• Assist in developing mitigation strategies for schedule delays.
• Ensure effective coordination and communication of the schedule across all project stakeholders.
• Support the tendering process by providing input for project schedules.

Skills

Scheduling proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Construction Project Planner for a Queenstown-based role in the Eastern Cape. You will develop detailed schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress to keep complex construction programs on track.

Working with project managers, engineers, and site teams, you will forecast completion dates, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies. This on-site role demands strong scheduling software skills and proactive communication.