Site Planner (EPC) - Limpopo

Oxyon Human Capital Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Site Planner to enhance their project management team. This role involves creating and maintaining construction schedules while ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and best practices. The ideal candidate will bring a strong engineering background, excellent communication, and leadership skills to manage complex project workflows effectively. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to successful project execution and stakeholder satisfaction. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are passionate about project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Project Management or Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years' project execution experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain construction schedules to meet contractual requirements.
• Monitor project workflows and raise early warnings for risks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Flexibility and Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Project Management

Engineering degree (civil, electrical, mechanical)

Tools

Planning Software (Project, Primavera)

MS Office

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.)
• MS Office advanced skills
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including PMBOK
• Experience in Contract, Risk, and Procurement Management is a plus

Qualities :

• 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