Key Responsibilities
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.
Programme Monitoring- 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.
Project Controls- 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.
Reporting- 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.
Coordination- 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.
Risk Management- 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.
Resource Planning- Assist with labour planning.
- Plan equipment and plant requirements.
- Coordinate material delivery schedules.
- Ensure adequate resource allocation across projects.
- Monitor productivity trends.
Tender Planning- Prepare tender programmes.
- Develop construction methodologies.
- Assist estimators during tender submissions.
- Prepare resource histograms.
- Develop preliminary project schedules for new tenders.
Minimum RequirementsQualifications- 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.
Experience- 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.
Technical Skills- 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.
Competencies- 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.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- 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.
Preferred ExperienceCandidates 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
SalaryMarket-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
Why Join Us?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.
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