Construction Planner

Placements24; The Islands (MS); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Construction Planner to develop, coordinate, and monitor project schedules for diverse construction projects. The role requires creating detailed construction plans, identifying critical path activities, and managing resources to keep projects on track.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, solid understanding of sequencing, and excellent communication with stakeholders. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project or similar.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning software.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts and propose solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to gather input for planning.
• Monitor construction progress and update schedules accordingly, forecasting potential delays.
• Prepare progress reports, including schedule performance analysis and look-ahead plans.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation aligns with the project schedule and budget.

Skills

Scheduling software

Primavera P6

MS Project

Construction sequencing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking Construction Planner to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape. This role is essential for developing, coordinating, and monitoring project schedules and timelines for a variety of construction projects. You will be responsible for creating detailed construction plans, identifying critical path activities, and managing resources to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of construction sequencing, and the ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard planning software.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts and propose solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to gather input for planning.
• Monitor construction progress and update schedules accordingly, forecasting potential delays.
• Prepare progress reports, including schedule performance analysis and look-ahead plans.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation aligns with the project schedule and budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging construction projects.
• Professional development and training support.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.