Project Planner Scheduler

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.•Lake Mary, FL

62d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Planner Scheduler plays a critical role in supporting the Project Management team by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules throughout the entire project lifecycle, from project development through commissioning and operations. This position is responsible for schedule development, critical path analysis, resource and cost loading, delay analysis, and progress tracking to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The Project Planner Scheduler works closely with project managers, engineers, EPC contractors, customers, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of project planning and scheduling experience in an EPC environment
Experience supporting major power generation or large industrial projects preferred
Strong knowledge of project scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis, and project controls
Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Proficiency with project scheduling software and project management tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to analyze complex project information and develop practical solutions
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to interpret technical documents, project schedules, and contractual requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting major power generation or large industrial projects

Responsibilities

Develop logically linked project schedules based on proposal documents, contract documents, and estimate sheets
Create and maintain preliminary and master project schedules detailing work sequences throughout the project lifecycle
Track project progress against established schedules and identify deviations, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Provide regular schedule updates and assess performance against project milestones
Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to identify schedule impacts, resolve issues, and mitigate project risks
Prepare proposal schedules and preliminary schedules for client presentations and project kick-off meetings
Incorporate resource and cost loading into schedules to support Earned Value Management (EVM)
Perform Critical Path Analysis (CPA) to identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities
Act as a technical advisor on complex scheduling issues, providing recommendations and solutions
Assist Project Managers with schedule development, schedule segmentation, and schedule change management
Monitor EPC contractor schedule performance and track key milestones
Conduct document submission analysis to evaluate schedule impacts and develop mitigation plans
Prepare monthly progress reports and provide independent assessments of project schedule status
Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with internal and external stakeholders
Participate in bid and proposal activities by providing schedule input for project estimates
Travel to project sites as needed to provide scheduling support during construction and commissioning activities
Attend project meetings with customers, partners, EPC contractors, and construction teams
Comply with all company safety policies, practices, and procedures
Support office attendance requirements in accordance with company policies
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and organizational goals
Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Protect confidential and proprietary company information
Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism
Perform additional duties as assigned