Remote Construction Planner

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Growth opportunities

Regional project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Construction Planner to develop and optimize construction schedules from anywhere. You will support pre-construction planning and resource forecasting for projects around Nelspruit, ensuring feasible and compliant plans.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define scope, objectives, and deliverables, while identifying critical paths and mitigating risks. Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project is required.

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 Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Excellent analytical and collaborative skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules including master, phase and look-ahead schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and site teams to define scope and deliverables.
• Identify critical path activities and conflicts and propose mitigations.
• Forecast labor, materials and equipment based on plans.
• Use project management software to create, update and monitor schedules.
• Analyze progress against baseline and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote teamwork

Strong communication

Scheduling expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Remote Construction Planner to contribute to the success of their diverse projects. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your planning expertise to develop and optimize construction schedules and logistics from anywhere. You will play a key role in project pre-construction phases, resource forecasting, and ensuring that project plans are feasible, efficient, and compliant with all industry standards. Your ability to analyze complex project requirements and translate them into actionable plans will be vital for our remote team supporting operations in areas like Nelspruit .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules, including master schedules, phase schedules, and look-ahead schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Identify critical path activities and potential scheduling conflicts, proposing solutions to mitigate risks.
• Forecast resource needs, including labor, materials, and equipment, based on project plans.
• Utilize project management software to create, update, and monitor project schedules.
• Analyze project progress against the baseline schedule and recommend adjustments as needed.

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 management software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, processes, and sequencing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work arrangement.
• Contribute to significant construction projects across the region.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Be a key part of innovative project planning for a company that values remote talent from areas like Nelspruit .