Construction Planner (Building Construction) Sandton

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed construction programmes from tender stage through to project completion.
• Prepare baseline programmes using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project.
• Produce resource-loaded programmes where required.
• Develop critical path schedules and identify project milestones.
• Prepare procurement, design, and construction programmes.
• Ensure programmes align with contractual obligations and client requirements.
• Develop short-term, medium-term, and long-term project schedules.

• Monitor project progress against approved baseline programmes.
• Update project schedules on a weekly basis.
• Measure actual progress against planned progress.
• Identify programme deviations and delays.
• Produce revised programmes where necessary.
• Recommend recovery plans to mitigate delays.

• Monitor critical path activities.
• Identify programme risks and constraints.
• Conduct delay analysis.
• Assist with Extension of Time (EOT) claims.
• Monitor float consumption.
• Track key project milestones.
• Maintain programme integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

• Produce weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Prepare executive programme summaries for management.
• Present programme updates during project meetings.
• Generate look-ahead programmes (2-week, 4-week, and 6-week schedules).
• Prepare earned value and progress measurement reports where applicable.
• Produce dashboards illustrating project performance.

• Liaise with Project Managers, Site Agents, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Coordinate procurement activities with construction programmes.
• Ensure design information is incorporated into project schedules.
• Assist site teams in planning upcoming work activities.
• Attend site progress meetings and planning sessions.

• Identify programme-related risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist with recovery planning.
• Monitor resource constraints.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery.
• Analyse the impact of design changes and variations on project timelines.

• Assist with labour planning.
• Plan equipment and plant requirements.
• Coordinate material delivery schedules.
• Ensure adequate resource allocation across projects.
• Monitor productivity trends.

• Prepare tender programmes.
• Develop construction methodologies.
• Assist estimators during tender submissions.
• Prepare resource histograms.
• Develop preliminary project schedules for new tenders.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• Primavera P6 Certification will be advantageous.
• Microsoft Project Certification is advantageous.

• Minimum 5-8 years' planning experience within the building construction industry.
• Proven experience on commercial, residential, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and methodologies.
• Experience working for reputable building contractors is essential.

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Strong Microsoft Project experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies.
• Knowledge of NEC, JBCC, GCC, or FIDIC contracts is advantageous.
• Familiarity with project control principles.
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Commercial awareness.
• Results-driven and proactive.
• Strong negotiation and coordination skills.
• Ability to influence project teams.

• Accuracy of project programmes.
• On-time programme updates.
• Schedule adherence.
• Programme variance.
• Recovery planning effectiveness.
• Project milestone achievement.
• Reporting accuracy.
• Planning support provided to project teams.
• Client satisfaction.
• Successful delivery of projects within agreed timelines.

Candidates with planning experience on the following building projects will receive preference:

• Commercial office developments
• Shopping centres and retail developments
• Hospitals and healthcare facilities
• Schools and educational institutions
• Hotels
• Residential developments
• Warehouses and distribution centres
• Industrial buildings
• High-rise developments
• Mixed-use developments

Market-related and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid (where applicable)
• Annual Leave
• Company laptop and mobile phone (where applicable)
• Professional development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established building contractor delivering high-profile projects across Gauteng. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule while contributing to the continued growth and success of the business.