Senior Project Planner

Hitachi•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Project Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable performing work ranging from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and involves planning construction and commissioning activities, developing detailed project plans and deliverables, supporting project controls, and monitoring execution against contractual requirements and schedules.

Requirements

5–10 years of relevant Project Management and Project Planning experience.
Ability to use Primavera P6.
Ability to use Microsoft Project.
Strong ability to understand and analyze dependency logic and project critical paths.
Ability to adapt and respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events, and emergencies in a time-sensitive environment.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle the pressures associated with the role.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, employees, project constituents, third parties, and the general public.
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
Written and spoken English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience with rail construction projects.
2 years of experience with large infrastructure construction projects.
Experience with schedule analysis tools such as TILOS or Acumen FUSE.
Excellent understanding of project management techniques and effective planning and scheduling skills.
Excellent communication and influencing skills when liaising with project stakeholders to develop project schedules and identify milestones and critical paths.
2–3 years of experience in Railway Systems or Signaling projects.

Responsibilities

Plan construction and commissioning work on a day-by-day basis.
Work with company leaders and third parties to produce detailed plans for project activities and planned deliverables.
Assist the Project Manager in producing project control reports, including variation reports related to time and budget, as required.
Assist the Project Manager with meetings involving the customer and subcontractors about scheduling and project issues, ensuring company interests are represented.
Monitor work in progress to ensure compliance with contract and schedule requirements.
Participate in the Change Order Management process.
Perform other duties as directed by the Project Manager.