Construction Planner/Build Program Scheduler

Lotus Hr And Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a Construction Planner/Build Program Scheduler to join a well-established construction company focusing on large scale building projects. This role requires Matric and a tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying, along with over 5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in CCS Candy and Primavera software is essential, as well as strong interpersonal skills. Candidates must be flexible to work both in office and on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Project Planning/Scheduling of large scale building projects.
• Experience in interpreting scopes of work, drawings, and Bill of Quantities.
• Proven experience in CCS Candy and Primavera software.

Responsibilities

• Develop a realistic project schedule.
• Measure 'end value' and develop quantifiable activities.
• Interpret JBCC contracts with regards to 'extension of time claims'.

Skills

Project Planning/Scheduling

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Numerical Expertise

Education

Matric + Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

CCS Candy

Advanced Excel

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Our client, a reputable and well-established construction company focused on medium to large scale building projects, seeks to employ a professional Construction Planner/Build Program Scheduler to join this progressive and expanding professional team in Cape Town.

Please note that this role is not suited to candidates with a background in civils but rather focused on building malls, medical centres, luxury residential estates, high-rise commercial buildings and educational institutions.

Key Requirements

• You will have Matric, coupled with a tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar, coupled with 5+ years' experience in Project Planning/Scheduling of medium to large scale building projects, preferably on site.
• You will have an understanding and proven experience in interpreting the scope of work, drawings and Bill of Quantities to develop a realistic schedule per project.
• You will have proven experience in CCS Candy, as well as advanced Excel and Primavera software.
• You will have experience in measuring "end value" and developing quantifiable activities per schedule and formulating chain of activities and responsibilities to reach the deliverable.
• You will have extensive knowledge and experience in JBCC contract interpretations with regards to "extension of time claims" and methodologies for analysis of impacts on the schedule.
• You will have above average interpersonal skills, good report writing skills and be flexible to work both in office and on site.
• Your problem solving, proven planning and numerical expertise will secure.

Please note that if you are not currently resident in the region and area advertised, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your expense.

Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.