Site Planner (EPC) - Limpopo

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is looking for an experienced Site Planner in Cape Town to oversee the creation and maintenance of construction schedules. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication, and project management skills. Responsibilities include managing project workflows, conducting quality checks, and supporting project management activities.

The candidate should have a Master's degree or equivalent, at least 4 years of project execution experience, and familiarity with planning software like Primavera. Join us in meeting the project goals effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in EPC project execution.
• Minimum 4 years' project execution experience in medium to large size projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including PMBOK.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain construction schedules and plans.
• Manage interdependencies of project workflow in an organized manner.
• Conduct quality checks on plans and schedules.

Skills

Master's degree in Project Management or Engineering

Experience with planning software

Fluent in English

MS Office advanced skills

Strong knowledge of project management principles

Experience in Contract, Risk, and Procurement Management

Education

Master's degree in Project Management or Engineering

Tools

Project

Primavera

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Planner to join our team, responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining construction schedules and plans to meet contractual requirements and targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and project management, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain construction schedules and plans to meet contractual requirements and targets
• Manage interdependencies of project workflow in an organized manner
• Conduct quality checks on plans and schedules to ensure compliance with best practices
• Monitor program workflows and raise early warnings for identified risks
• Support project management with Extension of Time claims
• Analyze subcontractor programs, including critical path analysis, risk analysis, and program quality checks
• Effectively communicate project progress and possible alternative plans to recuperate possible project deviations
• Establish and maintain project reporting, including internal and external stakeholders
• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project control
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies

Requirements

• Master\'s degree in Project Management or PMP is a plus or Engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years\' experience in EPC project execution
• Minimum 4 years\' project execution experience in medium to large size projects
• Experience with planning software (Project, Primavera, etc.)
• Fluent in English
• MS Office advanced skills
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including PMBOK
• Experience in Contract, Risk, and Procurement Management is a plus

Qualities

• Leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Customer and business focus
• Creative problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Ability to lead a network functionally and work in a complex matrix organization
• Resilience under stressful conditions and adverse environmental conditions
• Autonomy as a worker and team player