Senior Construction Planner

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Senior Construction Planner for a role based in Polokwane. You will develop, maintain, and optimize detailed construction schedules for complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and coordinating with project managers, site teams and stakeholders to create realistic timelines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, at least 6 years in construction planning, and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, with a strong grasp of construction

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, preferably on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequences and durations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update detailed construction master schedules using advanced planning software.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to gather input and identify critical path activities.
• Analyze project progress against baseline schedules and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct constructability reviews and risk assessments related to scheduling.
• Prepare schedule-related reports, forecasts, and presentations for teams and senior management.
• Ensure coordination between trades to optimize sequencing and resource allocation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and analytical Senior Construction Planner to join their team in Polokwane . You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing detailed construction schedules for complex projects, ensuring timely and efficient project delivery. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong proficiency in planning software, and a deep understanding of construction processes. You will collaborate closely with project managers, site teams, and stakeholders to create realistic and achievable project timelines, identifying potential risks and proactively implementing mitigation strategies. This is an opportunity to contribute to significant projects and shape construction schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and update detailed construction master schedules using advanced planning software, incorporating all project phases and activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site supervisors to gather input for schedule development and identify critical path activities.
• Analyze project progress against the baseline schedule, identifying variances and developing corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Conduct constructability reviews and risk assessments related to scheduling, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare schedule-related reports, forecasts, and presentations for project teams and senior management.
• Ensure coordination between different trades and disciplines to optimize sequencing and resource allocation throughout the construction process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, preferably on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in construction scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequences, and durations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training in advanced planning techniques.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements for improved work-life balance.
• A collaborative environment with exposure to diverse and challenging construction projects.