Construction Planner - Large-Scale Developments

Placements24; Polokwane; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Major projects

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a highly organized Construction Planner to develop and maintain schedules for large-scale development projects. You will coordinate with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to gather updates, identify critical path activities and mitigate risks, ensuring milestones are met and aligned with contractual requirements.

The role emphasizes proactive planning and clear communication with stakeholders to drive project success.

Formación

• 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.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequences, and interdependencies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., P6, MS Project).
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and contractual requirements to define scope and timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to gather schedule updates and input.
• Identify critical path activities and potential schedule risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular progress reports, schedule analysis, and look-ahead plans for stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning and sequencing of construction activities to optimize resource utilization.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Herramientas

Primavera P6

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Planner to join their team for large-scale development projects in Polokwane. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules, ensuring timely and efficient project execution. This role requires a strategic approach to planning, effective communication with project stakeholders, and the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential scheduling conflicts. Your expertise will be crucial in coordinating complex construction timelines and ensuring project objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., P6, MS Project).
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and contractual requirements to define scope and timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to gather schedule updates and input.
• Identify critical path activities and potential schedule risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular progress reports, schedule analysis, and look-ahead plans for stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning and sequencing of construction activities to optimize resource utilization.

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 industry-standard scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequences, and interdependencies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Involvement in significant and impactful construction projects.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in advanced planning techniques.
• A collaborative team environment focused on project success.
• Contribution to the growth and development of the region through major construction initiatives.