Construction Planner - Infrastructure Projects

Placements24; Polokwane; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Career growth

Stimulating environment

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Construction Planner to develop and manage comprehensive project schedules for major infrastructure projects in Polokwane. You will translate project scope into executable plans, identify critical path activities, and forecast resource needs with accuracy.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to keep realistic timelines and ensure schedules are maintained through the project lifecycle, leveraging advanced planning

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 Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is essential.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project construction schedules using planning software.
• Identify critical path activities and potential scheduling risks.
• Coordinate with project teams to gather input for schedule development and updates.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and report variances.
• Develop look-ahead schedules and resource histograms.
• Assist in developing recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule.

Connaissances

Project scheduling

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Outils

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Planner to develop and manage comprehensive project schedules for significant infrastructure projects in Polokwane . This role involves translating project scope and technical requirements into executable plans, identifying critical path activities, and forecasting resource needs. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure realistic timelines are set and maintained throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of construction sequencing and be proficient in advanced planning software, ensuring project objectives are met efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project construction schedules using planning software.


• Identify critical path activities and potential scheduling risks.


• Coordinate with project teams to gather input for schedule development and updates.


• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and report variances.


• Develop look-ahead schedules and resource histograms.


• Assist in developing recovery plans when projects fall behind schedule.

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 Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is essential.


• Strong understanding of construction processes and sequencing.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.


• Performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.


• Opportunities for career growth within major projects.


• A professional and stimulating work environment.