Construction Planner - Major Developments

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development and training

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Construction Planner to join their team for major development projects in Mahikeng, North West. You will develop, coordinate, and monitor detailed master schedules, ensuring all construction phases are efficiently planned and executed to keep timelines on track.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering, has 5+ years of planning experience, and is proficient with Primavera P6 or MS Project.

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 MS Project.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

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.