Senior Construction Planner

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based incentive programs

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Professional development opportunities

Eastern Cape projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Planner to join our client’s team in East London. You will develop, manage and optimize detailed project schedules to ensure timely delivery and efficient resource use across complex construction projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and site teams, perform constructability reviews, identify risks and develop mitigation plans, with strong expertise in Primavera P6 or MS Project and a proactive analytical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed master schedules and phasing plans for complex construction projects.
• Utilise planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) to create, update, and analyse project timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define project scope, activities, and dependencies.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify potential scheduling conflicts or risks.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, reporting on variances and forecasting completion dates.
• Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies to address project delays.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Scheduling

Project planning

Resource allocation

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Construction drawings

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Planner to join their dynamic team in East London. You will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing project schedules for a variety of construction projects, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills and a deep understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource management. You will play a critical role in the pre-construction and execution phases, identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed master schedules and phasing plans for complex construction projects.
• Utilise planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) to create, update, and analyse project timelines.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define project scope, activities, and dependencies.
• Conduct constructability reviews and identify potential scheduling conflicts or risks.
• Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule, reporting on variances and forecasting completion dates.
• Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies to address project delays.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proven experience with Primavera P6 or similar advanced scheduling software.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with project stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based incentive programs.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry certifications.
• Work on diverse and impactful construction projects within the Eastern Cape.