Planner at GVK-Siya Zama Building Contractors

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Planner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing construction programs for multiple projects — ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• This role requires a proactive and analytical professional with strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills. The Planner plays a critical role in linking project management, estimating, and site execution teams to drive project success in a high-pressure environment.

Job Requirements
Key Performance Area

• Prepare and maintain detailed construction programs at tender and execution stages.
• Assess and cost P&G requirements relative to project complexity and duration.
• Monitor progress and prepare monthly updates to ensure schedules remain realistic and achievable.
• Identify and analyze delays, prepare Extension of Time (EOT) programs, and support claims.
• Administer and baseline project schedules, ensuring compliance with planning methodologies.
• Collaborate with Contracts Directors and Contracts Managers, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, and Site Teams to ensure project alignment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Academic Qualification

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Planning software (Candy, MS Projects).
• Advances skills in Excel, Word, Outlook, and data analysis.

Years of Experience

• Minimum 10+ years’ technical experience in construction planning and scheduling.

Key Relationships

• MD
• Contracts Directors
• Estimators
• Contracts Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Site Teams (occasionally)

Role specific Demands

• Strong understanding of construction programming, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Advanced analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work long hours when required.
• Advanced planning & organizing, problem solving, and deadline achievement.
• Strong collaboration, conflict management, and communication skills.
• Intermediate HSE and Quality Process understanding.
• Customer relationship and stakeholder engagement capability.