Senior Construction Project Planner — Schedule Mastery & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Project bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a skilled Construction Project Planner to develop and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, coordinating with project teams and site management to ensure timely delivery.

You will identify risks, optimize schedules, assist in resource planning (labour, materials, equipment), and prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic urban environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and project documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders in Soweto.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules.
• Collaborate with project teams to define scope, milestones, and critical path activities.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to timelines and resources.
• Coordinate with site management and subcontractors to align with the schedule.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts, and schedule updates for stakeholders.
• Assist in resource planning including labour, materials, and equipment requirements.
• Conduct schedule reviews and provide recommendations for schedule optimization.

Skills

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Construction Management / Engineering degree

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a skilled Construction Project Planner to develop and maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, coordinating with project teams and site management to ensure timely delivery.

You will identify risks, optimize schedules, assist in resource planning (labour, materials, equipment), and prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic urban environment.