Senior Project Planner

Hitachi Rail delivers digital transformation and sustainable mobility solutions worldwide. Join a multicultural, global team that shapes the future of rail technology.

About the role

The Senior Project Planner will support construction and commissioning activities in Pearl City, HI, balancing administrative and strategic tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan construction and commissioning work on a day-by-day basis
• Collaborate with company leaders and third parties to produce detailed project plans and deliverables
• Assist the Project Manager in generating project control reports, including time and budget variation reports
• Attend customer and subcontractor meetings to represent company interests on scheduling and project issues
• Monitor work progress to ensure compliance with contract requirements and schedule
• Participate in the Change Order Management process
• Execute additional duties as directed by the Project Manager

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant Project Management and Project Planning experience
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Strong ability to analyze dependency logic and project critical path
• Highly motivated and adaptable to time-sensitive environments
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure effectively
• Strong presentation and communication skills for diverse stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
• Written and spoken English proficiency

Desired Skills

• 3 years of experience with rail construction projects
• 2 years of experience with large infrastructure construction projects
• Experience with schedule analysis tools (e.g., TILOS, Acument FUSE)
• Advanced project management techniques and scheduling skills
• Strong stakeholder communication and influencing skills
• 2–3 years of experience in Railway Systems/Signaling projects

Pay

$110,000–$165,000 per year. Final pay is determined by experience, skillset, internal equity, and location.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation
• Training and development opportunities