Remote Senior Construction Planner | P6 Scheduling Expert

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package and bonuses

Remote work opportunities and flexible

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Continuous learning and development

Benoni presence and forward-thinking

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Planner to support projects across Benoni and the broader Gauteng region. You will develop and manage comprehensive construction schedules, optimize resource allocation, and sequence activities to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, 7+ years of planning experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed master schedules for complex construction projects using P6 or similar software.
• Analyze project requirements and constraints to create logical sequencing of construction activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather input and ensure the accuracy and feasibility of the construction plan.
• Identify potential scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and risks, and develop proactive solutions.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, analyze variances, and report on schedule performance.
• Develop 'what-if' scenarios and provide schedule impact assessments for proposed changes.
• Ensure effective communication of the project schedule to all stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Scheduling expertise

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Planner to support projects across Benoni and the broader Gauteng region. You will develop and manage comprehensive construction schedules, optimize resource allocation, and sequence activities to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, 7+ years of planning experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject.