Senior Construction Scheduler - P6 & Critical Path Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major projects

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a highly organized Construction Planner to develop and maintain schedules for large-scale development projects. You will coordinate with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to gather updates, identify critical path activities and mitigate risks, ensuring milestones are met and aligned with contractual requirements.

The role emphasizes proactive planning and clear communication with stakeholders to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction planning and scheduling.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, sequences, and interdependencies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., P6, MS Project).
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and contractual requirements to define scope and timelines.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors to gather schedule updates and input.
• Identify critical path activities and potential schedule risks, developing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular progress reports, schedule analysis, and look-ahead plans for stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning and sequencing of construction activities to optimize resource utilization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a highly organized Construction Planner to develop and maintain schedules for large-scale development projects. You will coordinate with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to gather updates, identify critical path activities and mitigate risks, ensuring milestones are met and aligned with contractual requirements.

The role emphasizes proactive planning and clear communication with stakeholders to drive project success.