Remote Senior Construction Planner

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Planner to join our operations on a fully remote basis. You will develop, coordinate, and monitor schedules across multiple projects nationwide, optimizing timelines and resource allocation from your remote workspace.

Ideal candidates bring senior-level planning experience, proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project, and strong analytical and communication skills to support diverse construction endeavours remotely.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler in senior roles.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update master project schedules using advanced planning software.
• Analyze project scope, constraints, and dependencies to create realistic timelines.
• Identify critical path activities and potential scheduling conflicts or delays.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to gather input and communicate schedule updates.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and schedule forecasts for management review.

Skills

Construction Scheduler

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Schedule development

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Planner to join their operations on a fully remote basis. This critical role involves developing, coordinating, and monitoring comprehensive construction schedules for multiple projects across various locations. You will be instrumental in optimizing project timelines, identifying potential risks, and ensuring resource allocation efficiency from your remote workspace. This position is ideal for a seasoned planner who excels in a virtual environment and can provide strategic planning support to diverse construction endeavors, contributing to the successful delivery of projects nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update master project schedules using advanced planning software.
• Analyze project scope, constraints, and dependencies to create realistic timelines.
• Identify critical path activities and potential scheduling conflicts or delays.
• Collaborate remotely with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to gather input and communicate schedule updates.
• Perform schedule risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and schedule forecasts for management review.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Construction Planner or Scheduler, with a significant portion in a senior capacity.
• Proficiency with industry-standard planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project lifecycles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects concurrently.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering significant work-life balance.
• Allowance for home office setup and expenses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in a forward-thinking company.