Project Planning/Scheduling Engineering Senior Professional

Hitachi•Mississauga, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Accountabilities Ability to support project teams by providing schedule insights, critical path analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decision-making. Expert-level proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including development, maintenance, and optimization of complex project schedules. Ability to create and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including manpower, equipment, and cost allocation for accurate forecasting and progress tracking. Strong experience preparing Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments, with the ability to model scenarios and evaluate schedule impacts. Skilled in importing, exporting, and integrating schedules across multiple platforms and data sources while ensuring data integrity and version control. Advanced capability in Power BI, including creation of dashboards, data modeling, and visual analytics for reporting project KPIs and performance trends. Proficient in TILOS (Time‑Location/Linear Scheduling) for linear infrastructure projects (pipelines, rail, transmission lines, etc.) to optimize sequencing and mitigate space/time conflicts. Strong understanding of project controls interfaces, including cost control, risk management, procurement, and engineering workstreams. Assist Lead Planner with the attendance of meetings with the customer and subcontractors regarding scheduling and project issues, ensuring that company interests are fully represented Monitor work in progress to ensure that work is executed in compliance with the requirements of the contract and schedule Execution of other duties as directed by the Lead Planner and/or Project Manager

Requirements

5 to 8 years of relevant project planning experience
Strong experience with using Primavera P6
Ability to use Microsoft Project
Strong ability to understand and analyze dependency logic and project critical path
Highly motivated and adaptable to a time-sensitive environment in order to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies
Must be able to meet deadlines and effectively handle pressures associated with this role
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, Project constituents, third parties and general public
Clear Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

3- 5 years of experience with rail construction projects or with large infrastructure construction projects.
Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acumen FUSE, Other)
Excellent understanding of project management techniques, in addition to effective planning and scheduling skills.
Excellent communication and influencing skills in liaising with project stakeholders in the development of project schedules, while identifying milestones and critical paths.
Degree in Business or Engineering
Ontario P.Eng highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support project teams by providing schedule insights, critical path analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decision-making.
Develop, maintain, and optimize complex project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6.
Create and manage resource-loaded schedules, including manpower, equipment, and cost allocation for accurate forecasting and progress tracking.
Prepare Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments, modeling scenarios and evaluating schedule impacts.
Import, export, and integrate schedules across multiple platforms and data sources while ensuring data integrity and version control.
Create dashboards, perform data modeling, and conduct visual analytics in Power BI for reporting project KPIs and performance trends.
Utilize TILOS (Time-Location/Linear Scheduling) for linear infrastructure projects to optimize sequencing and mitigate space/time conflicts.
Understand project controls interfaces, including cost control, risk management, procurement, and engineering workstreams.
Assist Lead Planner with meetings concerning scheduling and project issues with customers and subcontractors.
Monitor work in progress to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule.
Execute other duties as directed by the Lead Planner and/or Project Manager.