Construction Planner - Major Developments

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Projects in Mahikeng

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Growing company

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Construction Planner to support major development projects in Mahikeng, North West. You will develop, coordinate, and monitor project schedules, ensuring all construction phases are efficiently planned and executed to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of construction planning experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team with hybrid flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed master schedules for complex projects using planning software.
• Analyze scopes and workflows to create efficient construction sequences.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to integrate schedules and resources.
• Identify critical path activities and risks affecting timelines.
• Prepare progress reports, updates, and look-ahead schedules for stakeholders.
• Optimize schedules to minimize delays and costs.

Skills

Project scheduling

Planning software

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

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, supporting major development projects in Mahikeng, North West . You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring project schedules, ensuring all phases of construction are efficiently planned and executed. This role is critical for maintaining project timelines, managing resources, and identifying potential conflicts or delays. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and expertise in advanced planning software to create realistic and achievable project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed master schedules for complex construction projects using planning software.
• Analyze project scopes and workflows to create accurate and efficient construction sequences.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to integrate schedules and resource plans.
• Identify critical path activities and potential project risks that could impact timelines.
• Prepare regular progress reports, schedule updates, and look-ahead schedules for stakeholders.
• Optimize schedules to ensure timely project completion and minimize costs associated with delays.

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 project planning software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with hybrid flexibility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to plan significant construction projects in Mahikeng .
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office and remote work.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Contribution to a dynamic and growing construction company.