Senior Project Planner

Hitachi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Training and Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Project Planner based in Pearl City, HI, to lead day-to-day project planning and support the Project Manager with schedules, reports, and stakeholder coordination. The role demands a strong background in construction project planning and the ability to navigate tight timelines in a dynamic environment.

The candidate should bring 5-10 years of PM/Planning experience, proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project, and excellent communication skills to liaise with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must meet deadlines and handle pressures.

Responsibilities

• Plan the construction and commissioning work on day-by-day basis.
• Collaborate with company leaders and third parties to produce detailed plans for project activities and all planned deliverables.
• Assist Project Manager in producing project control reports including variation reports for time and budget.
• Assist in meetings with customers and subcontractors regarding scheduling and project issues.
• Monitor progress to ensure work complies with contract and schedule.
• Participate in the Change Order Management process.
• Execute other duties as directed by the Project Manager.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Critical Path Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Location: Pearl City, Hawaii, United States

Job ID: R0140335

Date Posted: 2026-08-03

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL HONOLULU JV

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

Job Description

Hitachi 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 Pearl City, HI.

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 Manager

Required 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 public

Desired Skills & Experience

• 3 years of experience with rail construction projects
• 2 years of experience with large infrastructure construction projects
• 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
• 4 years degree in Business or Engineering
• 2 -3 years experience in Railway Systems/ Signaling projects

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Languages

Written and spoken English proficiency

The salary range for this position is $110,00-$165,000 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

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 RetirementSavings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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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