Construction Planner

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to develop and manage detailed project schedules for construction projects in the Nelspruit area. You will define project sequences, allocate resources, and identify risks to keep projects on time.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and at least five years of planning and scheduling experience using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and logic networks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction project schedules using industry-standard planning software.
• Analyze project scopes, contract documents, and drawings to define work breakdown structures and project phases.
• Identify critical path activities, potential delays, and resource constraints, developing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather information, ensure buy-in, and communicate schedule requirements and progress updates.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, reporting on variances and forecasting completion dates.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide input on phasing and sequencing to optimize project delivery.

Skills

Construction planning

Scheduling software

Team collaboration

Critical path analysis

Resource allocation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Planner to develop and manage detailed project schedules for construction projects in the Nelspruit area. This role is critical for ensuring projects are completed efficiently and on time by creating realistic and achievable plans. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define project sequences, allocate resources, and identify potential risks and dependencies. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of construction processes, and proficiency in planning software, playing a key role in the successful execution of projects and optimizing resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed construction project schedules using industry-standard planning software.
• Analyze project scopes, contract documents, and drawings to define work breakdown structures and project phases.
• Identify critical path activities, potential delays, and resource constraints, developing mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather information, ensure buy-in, and communicate schedule requirements and progress updates.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, reporting on variances and forecasting completion dates.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide input on phasing and sequencing to optimize project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 , Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and logic networks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure and building projects in Nelspruit.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional development and training in planning software.
• A collaborative environment where planning expertise directly impacts project success.