Senior Project Planner

Company: Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

Location:Oakland,California,United States
Job ID: R0021276
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
Segment: Green Energy & Mobility
Business Unit: Hitachi Rail
Company Name: Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc.
Profession (Job Category): Other
Job Type (Experience Level): Experienced
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: NoHitachi Rail -is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated -Senior Project Planner -who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in -Oakland, CA. -
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Who We Are -Hitachi Rail -is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. -Accountabilities

• Plan the construction and commissioning work on day-by-day basis
• Work with company leaders and third parties to produce detailed plans for the Project activities and all planned deliverables
• Assist Project Manager in producing project control reports including variation reports regarding time and budget as required by the Project Manager
• Assist Project Manager 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
• Participate in the Change Order Management process
• Execution of other duties as directed by the Project ManagerRequired Skills & Experience
  • 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 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 publicDesired Skills & Experience
    • 3- years of experience with rail construction projects
    • 2-years of experience with large infrastructure construction projects
    • -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
    • Excellent understanding of Project Management techniques, in addition to effective planning and scheduling skillsEducation:--- Bachelor's Degree in Business or EngineeringLanguages:--- Written and spoken English proficiencyThe salary range for this position is $124,000 to $137,000 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.Benefits -
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      Hitachi Rail -employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, -a Retirement -Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. -
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      We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at -www.hitachirail.com/careers -
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      It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. -
      -We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers! Have a glance at our LinkedIn page -https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirailsts/ -Equal Opportunity Employer(EOE)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities -If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information tohrunitedstates@hitachirail.com. -Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to. -#LI-CG1Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesIf you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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