Senior Planner / Scheduler

Hatch; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Site Planner / Scheduler to develop and manage schedules for large, complex projects in the metals, infrastructure and energy sectors. You will drive schedule quality, coordinate across engineering, procurement and construction teams, and mentor junior planners to ensure delivery aligned with scope and timelines.

The role requires deep knowledge of CPM scheduling, WBS development and IPS facilitation, with hands-on use of Primavera P6 and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EPCM project planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior planners.
• Experience coordinating with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using WBS and AWP.
• Lead Integrated Planning Sessions (IPS).
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Analyze critical path, earned value and progress to guide decisions.
• Update schedules and prepare management reports.
• Support schedule risk analysis and contingency development.
• Mentor junior planners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Team leadership

Scheduling proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Planner / Scheduler (102621)

Requisition ID102621-Posted10/20/2026

Job Category:Project Controls; Construction

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

The Senior Site Planner / Scheduler develops and manages project schedules across all phases, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and objectives. This role analyzes performance, identifies risks or delays, and collaborates with project teams to keep work on track. They also support change management, report on progress, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing detailed project schedules using standard coding and work breakdown structures, including AWP (advanced work packages)
• Understanding project scope and identifying tasks/activities
• Lead Integrated Planning Sessions (IPS)
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction disciplines to gather scope and execution strategy inputs
• Sequencing work packages/activities and developing network models
• Developing schedule development plans and basis of schedule
• Establishing critical path and total project duration
• Preparing Level 1, 2 and 3 project schedules by summarizing the detailed work schedules
• Performing schedule control by analyzing critical path, planned value, earned value, schedule variance, schedule performance indices and schedule risk analysis, and recommending corrective actions
• Supporting schedule risk assessment process and schedule contingency development by preparing simplified QRA schedules representing critical paths and near critical paths
• Complete Schedule Review Checklists and attendance to schedule review meetings as required per governance level
• Updating project schedules to reflect progress against project baseline and preparing management reports
• Participate in the change management process with raising schedule deviations and schedule impacts to project changes

Must Have

• In Depth understanding of the EPCM industry and practices
• Comprehensive knowledge of practices and procedures involved in the planning function, with a minimum of 15 years proven experience in the execution of complex projects in the metals sector; steel industry experience is preferred
• Hands-on experience in planning and preparing logic diagrams, critical path networks and bar charts, with particular emphasis on detailed construction schedules
• Ability to receive information from numerous sources, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In depth experience with computer-based scheduling systems (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and other computerized applications related to the work is essential
• Fully familiar with resource allocation and levelling techniques as well as earned value analysis
• Must possess sound judgement; strong analytical and interpersonal skills, well developed organizational and administration skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Tact and diplomacy required when helping and support regarding the preparation and analysis of project schedules
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
• Ability to develop, coach and mentor a team of intermediate and junior planners

Core Competencies

• Advanced project planning and scheduling (Level 1–3 schedules)
• Strong knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and schedule logic
• Expertise in critical path method (CPM) and network scheduling
• Deep understanding of EPCM industry practices and project lifecycles
• Experience across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
• Strong analytical skills, including earned value analysis (SPI, SV, etc.)
• Ability to identify risks, delays, and recommend corrective actions
• Experience with schedule control, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Proficiency in scheduling systems (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
• Knowledge of resource allocation and leveling techniques
• Be part of complex and large studies and execution projects
• Think locally, work globally with offices and projects worldwide
• Engage with people who make a difference and act like owners

What we offer you?

• Long term career development in Metals, Infrastructure and Energy sectors

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.