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About the job

Description

Description

Hitachi Rail STS Canada is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Sr.Project Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of engineering tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in downtown Toronto, Canada.

About Us

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

• Ensures that the correct scope of work and the project execution plan are reflected on all schedules
• Determines interdisciplinary constraints or interfaces that define activity sequences and logical relationships for inclusion in the schedule
• Collate & validate project progress and lead project meetings whether internally or with suppliers.
• Addresses scheduling conflicts by devising and executing work-around strategies and tactical alternatives
• Employs performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved schedule performance.
• Performs project schedule analysis and study of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities. Recommend alternatives for schedule improvement to project team for discussion and/or decision.
• Work with company leaders and third parties to produce detailed plans for the Project activities and all planned deliverables
• Develops and applies installation rates to quantity takeoffs and developed quantities within a discipline or other specialty.
• Assist Lead Planner in producing project control reports including variation reports regarding time and budget as required by the Project Manager
• 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
• Participate in the Change Order Management process
• Execution of other duties as directed by the Lead Planner and/or Project Manager
  
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

(MUST-HAVE minimum requirements)

• 10 - 15 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
  
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience with rail construction/ Railway Systems/ Signaling projects
• 10 -15 years of experience with large infrastructure construction projects
• Experience with DBB and PDB contract models is considered an asset
• Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acument 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
• AACE PSP certification or Engineering, Ontario P.Eng is highly desirable.
• Clear Criminal Background Check.
  
  
  

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Languages:

English-Proficient

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, 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.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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