Remote Construction Planner - Project Coordination

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and life insurance

Training opportunities

PM software access

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a detail-oriented Remote Construction Planner to support project coordination across multiple sites. You will develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate resources, and ensure seamless communication between stakeholders from a remote setting.

In this fully remote role, you will leverage Primavera P6 or MS Project to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and contribute to efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction planning or project coordination.
• Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Strong analytical and ability to interpret construction project plans.
• Excellent virtual communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using planning software.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and contractors to gather progress updates.
• Identify potential project risks and delays, proposing solutions to mitigate them.
• Facilitate remote communication and information flow among project teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare regular progress reports and performance analysis for management.
• Manage resource allocation and scheduling for materials and equipment across various projects.

Skills

Project scheduling

Remote coordination

Stakeholder comms

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Remote Construction Planner to support project coordination efforts across multiple construction sites. In this fully remote position, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining project schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring seamless communication between various project stakeholders. Your role will involve leveraging digital tools to track progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and contribute to the efficient execution of construction projects from a remote setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional who thrives in a virtual environment and wants to contribute to the success of significant construction endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using planning software.
• Coordinate with project managers, site supervisors, and contractors to gather progress updates.
• Identify potential project risks and delays, proposing solutions to mitigate them.
• Facilitate remote communication and information flow among project teams and stakeholders.
• Prepare regular progress reports and performance analysis for management.
• Manage resource allocation and scheduling for materials and equipment across various projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction planning or project coordination.
• Proficiency with project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret construction project plans.
• Excellent virtual communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance.
• Access to advanced project management software and online training.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging construction projects from home.
• A supportive virtual team culture focused on collaboration and efficiency.