Construction Project Planner - Infrastructure

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Travel allowance

Job summary

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, at least 5 years of scheduling experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of project planning and scheduling experience in construction.
• Proven experience with large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to read drawings and specs.
• Excellent communication and coordination with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules using advanced planning software.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather information for schedule development.
• Analyze progress against baseline, identify critical path activities and potential delays.
• Prepare schedule updates, progress reports, and look-ahead schedules for stakeholders.
• Identify resource requirements and conflicts in the schedule.
• Assist in development of construction sequencing and logistics plans.

Skills

Project scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Project

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Project Planner specializing in infrastructure projects for their operations in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, ensuring all project milestones are met efficiently and within budgetary constraints. This role is critical for the successful execution of large-scale infrastructure developments, requiring close collaboration with project managers, engineers, and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of construction sequencing, and expertise in project planning software.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update detailed project schedules using advanced planning software.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather information for schedule development.
• Analyze project progress against the baseline schedule, identifying critical path activities and potential delays.
• Prepare regular schedule updates, progress reports, and look-ahead schedules for stakeholders.
• Identify resource requirements and potential conflicts in the project schedule.
• Assist in the development of construction sequencing and logistics plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for construction projects.
• Proven experience with large-scale infrastructure projects .
• Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with project teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects in the Eastern Cape.
• Professional development and training in advanced planning techniques.
• A collaborative environment with experienced industry professionals.
• Allowance for site visits and necessary travel.