Construction Planner

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Construction Planner for our Paarl, Western Cape team. You will develop and monitor project schedules, identify critical path activities, and manage resources to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and proven planning software experience (Primavera P6, MS Project). Hybrid work model offered with strong collaboration across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar scheduling software.
• 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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Engineering

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.