Site Planner (EPC) - Limpopo

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Site Planner to enhance their project management team. This role involves creating and maintaining construction schedules, managing project workflows, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for project execution, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of large-scale projects while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' project execution experience in medium to large projects.
• Master's degree in Project Management or Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain construction schedules to meet project targets.
• Monitor project workflows and raise early warnings for risks.
• Establish project reporting and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's degree in Project Management

Engineering degree (civil, electrical, mechanical)

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Planner to join our team, responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining construction schedules and plans to meet contractual requirements and targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and project management, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities :

• Create, update, and maintain construction schedules and plans to meet contractual requirements and targets
• Manage interdependencies of project workflow in an organized manner
• Conduct quality checks on plans and schedules to ensure compliance with best practices
• Monitor program workflows and raise early warnings for identified risks
• Support project management with Extension of Time claims
• Analyze subcontractor programs, including critical path analysis, risk analysis, and program quality checks
• Effectively communicate project progress and possible alternative plans to recuperate possible project deviations
• Establish and maintain project reporting, including internal and external stakeholders
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project control
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies

Requirements :

• Master's degree in Project Management or PMP is a plus or Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in EPC project execution
• Minimum 4 years' project execution experience in medium to large size projects
• Experience with planning software (Project, Primavera, etc.)
• MS Office advanced skills
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including PMBOK
• Experience in Contract, Risk, and Procurement Management is a plus

Qualities :

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Customer and business focus
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Ability to lead a network functionally and work in a complex matrix organization
• Resilience under stressful conditions and adverse environmental conditions