Project Planner

Gruppo AB; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-driven environment

Onboarding & mentorship

Professional development

Job rotation and knowledge sharing

International mobility

Employee well-being

Job summary

AB Energy USA LLC is seeking a Project Planner to lead the development and continuous optimization of the Integrated Master Plan across a multi-project portfolio. You will partner with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure schedules are complete, accurate, and aligned with execution priorities.

The role emphasizes proactive risk identification, schedule recovery planning, and close collaboration with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Testing, Logistics, and Site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling or project controls.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 or equivalent tools.
• Strong knowledge of critical path analysis, dependencies, resource planning and schedule management.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, SharePoint and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update the Integrated Master Plan across the project portfolio using MS Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.
• Collect, review and consolidate project schedule inputs from Project Managers and stakeholders.
• Ensure all project phases, milestones, dependencies and constraints are reflected in schedules.
• Conduct planning reviews to identify missing activities and risks.
• Develop schedule logic, critical path analyses and resource-loaded schedules.

Skills

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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Project Planner

Country: US

Company: AB Energy USA LLC

Location: United States of America, America settentrionale, US, 77380

WHY YOU WOULD CHOOSE AB

In AB we work in amulticulturalcontext with over 1,500 employees in offices in 22 countries around the world between Europe, North America and South America. Our commitment is to continue to look for a better way to write ourfuturein an even moresustainableway, involving all our partners and starting from the desire to establish a relationship with the candidate that respectsdiversity, equity, through a recruiting process free from prejudice and discrimination.

Sustainability is not only our core businessbut also ourway of working. We have technologies and software that allow us to optimize the time and effort of the selection process by allowing the constant updating of applications and that improve the \"candidate experience\", a process ofmutual knowledgein which the candidate expresses his or her professional and personal ambitions that the Talent Acquisition experts match with the company's professional opportunities, to immediately establish atransparent relationshipof comparison and orientation.

YOUR CHALLENGES

Reporting directly to the PMO Manager , the Project Planner will play a key role in providing visibility and control across AB's project portfolio.

You will be responsible for developing, maintaining and continuously optimizing the Integrated Master Plan , working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure project schedules are complete, accurate and aligned with execution priorities.

This role goes beyond collecting and updating schedules. You will proactively identify planning gaps, schedule conflicts, resource constraints, dependencies and critical paths, helping the PMO anticipate risks and implement corrective actions before they impact project commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain and continuously update the Integrated Master Plan across the project portfolio using Microsoft Project, Primavera P6 or equivalent planning tools.


• Collect, review and consolidate project schedule inputs from Project Managers and other key stakeholders.


• Ensure all relevant project phases, milestones, dependencies and constraints are properly reflected within project schedules.


• Conduct planning reviews with Project Managers and functional teams to identify missing activities, inconsistent assumptions and potential scheduling risks.


• Develop schedule logic, critical path analyses, resource-loaded schedules and multi-project look-ahead plans.


• Identify project overlaps, resource overallocations, bottlenecks and scheduling conflicts across multiple projects and functions.


• Establish and maintain progress-tracking mechanisms across Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Testing, Packing, Logistics, Site Construction and Commissioning activities.


• Coordinate periodic schedule updates and planning reviews with Project Management and cross-functional teams.


• Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports, portfolio look-ahead schedules, variance analyses and schedule recovery scenarios.


• Provide the PMO Manager with clear visibility into planning risks, critical activities, bottlenecks and escalation priorities.


• Support management reviews and decision-making regarding project priorities, resource constraints and scheduling risks.


• Maintain and continuously improve planning templates, scheduling standards, reporting dashboards and PMO planning processes.

WHY WE WOULD CHOOSE YOU

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.


• You have 5+ years of experience in project planning, scheduling or project controls, preferably within EPC, energy, power generation, industrial manufacturing or similar environments.


• You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, or equivalent project scheduling tools.


• You have strong knowledge of critical path analysis, project dependencies, resource planning and schedule management.


• You understand manufacturing, procurement and supply chain scheduling and how these activities impact overall project execution.


• You have experience managing schedules across a multi-project portfolio.


• You are comfortable analyzing large amounts of project information and translating the data into clear planning priorities and recommendations.


• You have experience using Excel, Power BI, SharePoint and ERP/MRP systems. Experience with Power Automate is considered an advantage.


• You possess excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.


• You communicate effectively and are comfortable challenging assumptions and working closely with Project Managers and cross-functional stakeholders.


• You are proactive, detail-oriented and able to identify potential scheduling risks before they affect project commitments.


• You enjoy working in an international and cross-functional environment focused on continuous improvement.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Values-driven and inclusive environment: A workplace built on clear values, transparency, respect and inclusion, fostering collaboration and open dialogue.


• Structured onboarding and mentorship: A dedicated induction program combined with support from experienced professionals to ensure an effective and well-supported integration.


• Professional development and growth: Clearly defined career paths supported by annual performance reviews, continuous feedback and training opportunities in an environment that values individual potential and continuous learning.


• Job rotation and knowledge sharing: Opportunities over time to explore different roles or projects, developing cross-functional expertise, a broader business perspective and dynamic career paths.


• International environment and mobility: An international organization offering opportunities for multicultural collaboration and, for those interested, potential international mobility over time.


• Focus on employee well-being: A company that actively invests in employee well-being through Workplace Health Promotion initiatives aimed at supporting balance, health and quality of working life.

You will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition/ HR Team for further details if your application is aligned to the desired position