Senior Construction Planner: Master Scheduling

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Private medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Construction Planner for Kimberley to develop and manage detailed construction schedules. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define scope, activities, durations, and milestones, ensuring projects meet critical timelines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in CM or Civil Eng, 7+ years in planning, and hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in CM, Civil Eng, or related field.
• At least 7 years in construction planning/scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Understanding of construction methods and sequencing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read drawings and specs.
• Experience with contract time extensions is a plus.
• Familiarity with Kimberley/Northern Cape region is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update comprehensive construction project schedules.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site staff to define scope, activities, and durations.
• Identify critical path activities and scheduling conflicts.
• Perform resource leveling and allocation for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Develop baseline schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Analyze project delays and develop recovery plans.
• Prepare progress reports and schedule updates for stakeholders.
• Use scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) to create and manage detailed plans.
• Contribute to bid and proposal efforts by developing preliminary schedules.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements related to scheduling and time management.
• Assist in coordinating trades and subcontractors to align with the project schedule.
• Conduct schedule review meetings with project teams.

Skills

Scheduling software

Primavera P6

MS Project

Construction planning

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM or CE

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Construction Planner for Kimberley to develop and manage detailed construction schedules. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to define scope, activities, durations, and milestones, ensuring projects meet critical timelines.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in CM or Civil Eng, 7+ years in planning, and hands-on experience with Primavera P6 and MS Project.