We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our organisation as a project planner. This key position will play a vital role in supporting our real estate development and asset management functions by ensuring robust project planning, scheduling, and resource coordination across multiple initiatives. If you possess a passion for project delivery, a knack for process optimisation, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we welcome your application.
Key Responsibilities for a Project Planner in Real Estate Project Management
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules for multiple construction and development projects using recognised project planning software.
- Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to collect essential project data and clarify dependencies.
- Integrate resource allocation, timelines, and cost estimates into comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Monitor project progress against agreed baselines, identifying risks, schedule deviations, and opportunities for optimisation.
- Prepare regular project status reports and schedule forecasts for senior management, highlighting potential critical issues and recommending mitigations.
- Facilitate regular planning and coordination meetings with project teams to track milestones, deliverables, and interdependencies.
- Support change management by updating plans in response to scope or resource adjustments, ensuring clear communication with all team members.
- Champion best practices in project scheduling, planning tools, and resource management within the organisation.
- Maintain meticulous documentation and version control of schedules, risk logs, and related project planning materials.
- Promote a culture of proactive planning, collaboration, and continuous project delivery improvement.
Essential Qualifications and Experience for Project Planner Careers
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field is desirable.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project planning and scheduling, ideally within real estate development, property, or construction sectors.
- Proficiency in industry-standard project planning and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies, including Waterfall and/or Agile.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with a keen eye for identifying and managing project risks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with experience producing reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are advantageous.
Key Skills and Attributes for Effective Project Planning
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all project schedules and documentation.
- Collaborative approach, able to build strong relationships with project teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.
- Problem-solving mindset, adept at anticipating obstacles and proposing practical solutions.
- Flexible and resilient, capable of adapting plans in a dynamic or rapidly changing environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
- Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative in driving planning improvements and project delivery outcomes.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all dealings.
Desirable Competencies and Attributes for Project Schedulers
- Experience planning for multi-site, complex real estate or property developments.
- Familiarity with project risk management and resource levelling techniques.
- Prior exposure to contract administration or working with external contractors and consultants.
- Experience of process improvement, schedule optimisation, or implementing new planning tools.
- A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within project delivery environments.
If you are eager to contribute to successful project outcomes and play a central role in the ongoing growth of our real estate enterprise, we encourage you to apply and become an important member of our team.