Construction Planner

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Construction Planner to join the team in a fully remote capacity, supporting projects primarily around Vereeniging. You will develop, coordinate, and monitor project schedules, create detailed programs, and allocate resources from your home office.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent, with at least 3 years of construction planning experience and strong analytical, organizational, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, or project coordination.
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methods, and sequences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and construction programs using project management software.
• Analyze project scope, requirements, and potential risks to create effective planning strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to ensure alignment and integration of plans.
• Monitor project progress against the schedule, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare resource allocation plans, including labor, materials, and equipment, to support project timelines.
• Communicate planning updates and critical path information to all relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Scheduling software

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Remote work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Planner to join their team, operating in a fully remote capacity to support projects primarily located around Vereeniging . This crucial role involves developing, coordinating, and monitoring project schedules and plans to ensure the efficient and timely completion of construction projects. You will be responsible for creating detailed construction programs, resource allocation plans, and risk assessments, working collaboratively with project managers and site teams from your home office. This position is ideal for a proactive planner who excels at strategic thinking and possesses strong analytical skills, contributing to project success through meticulous planning and foresight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and construction programs using project management software.
• Analyze project scope, requirements, and potential risks to create effective planning strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to ensure alignment and integration of plans.
• Monitor project progress against the schedule, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare resource allocation plans, including labor, materials, and equipment, to support project timelines.
• Communicate planning updates and critical path information to all relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, or project coordination.
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, methods, and sequences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently, and meet tight deadlines in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package with regular performance evaluations.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work on a variety of interesting construction projects.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• A collaborative virtual team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.