Construction Project Planner - Large Scale Developments

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Construction Project Planner for Richards Bay, focusing on large-scale developments in KwaZulu-Natal. You will develop detailed schedules, optimize resources, and mitigate risks to ensure on-time delivery from inception to completion.

The role requires strong expertise in Primavera P6 and MS Project, with a track record in critical path analysis and planning in a growing industrial hub.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling for large projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and critical path analysis.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar software.
• Analyze project plans, identifying potential risks, delays, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to integrate activities into the master schedule.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, schedule performance, and forecast completion dates.
• Implement earned value management techniques to track project performance.
• Facilitate planning meetings and provide schedule updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Construction planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and analytical Construction Project Planner to join their team, focusing on large-scale developments in Richards Bay . This role is integral to ensuring the efficient execution of complex construction projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for developing detailed project schedules, resource allocation plans, and risk mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of construction sequencing, critical path analysis, and project management software. Contributing to the successful delivery of major construction initiatives, you will play a key role in optimizing project timelines and resource utilization in a growing industrial and commercial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar software.
• Analyze project plans, identifying potential risks, delays, and resource constraints.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to integrate all project activities into the master schedule.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, schedule performance, and forecast completion dates.
• Implement earned value management techniques to track project performance.
• Facilitate planning meetings and provide schedule updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling for large projects.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project lifecycles, and critical path analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to foresee potential project challenges.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement for a flexible work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities to work on significant and high-profile construction projects.
• Professional development and continuous learning support.