Construction Planner - Civil Engineering

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Infrastructure projects

Professional development

Team collaboration

Cutting-edge planning

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a meticulous Construction Planner to join our civil engineering team in Benoni, Gauteng. You will develop, monitor, and update detailed project schedules to ensure timely completion of construction activities.

The role requires proficiency with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, strong understanding of construction sequencing, and excellent analytical and communication skills, enabling coordination with project managers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler in civil engineering or construction.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and lead times.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed master schedules and short-term construction plans for civil projects.
• Analyze project scope, specifications, and requirements to create accurate timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to gather schedule-related information.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare regular progress reports, including schedule updates, critical path analysis, and look-ahead schedules.
• Identify potential scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure optimal allocation and sequencing of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials.

Skills

Project scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Construction sequencing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Construction Planner to join their team, focusing on civil engineering projects in Benoni and the surrounding Gauteng region. You will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and updating detailed project schedules to ensure efficient execution and timely completion of construction activities. This role requires a strong understanding of construction methodologies, resource management, and the ability to use specialized planning software to create realistic and achievable project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed master schedules and short-term construction plans for civil projects.
• Analyze project scope, specifications, and requirements to create accurate timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to gather schedule-related information.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare regular progress reports, including schedule updates, critical path analysis, and look-ahead schedules.
• Identify potential scheduling risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure optimal allocation and sequencing of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler in civil engineering or construction.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and lead times.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documentation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for collaborating with project teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects in Benoni.
• Professional development and training in advanced planning techniques.
• Supportive work environment and team collaboration.
• Exposure to cutting-edge construction planning methodologies.