Senior Project Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV in Pearl City, HI, seeks a Senior Project Planner to manage day-to-day construction and commissioning schedules. You will collaborate with leaders and subcontractors to develop detailed plans, deliverables, and timely project control reports.

The role requires strong dependency and critical path analysis, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The position offers full-time hours on-site in Pearl City, with responsibilities spanning scheduling,

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of relevant Project Management and Project Planning experience.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of dependency logic and project critical path.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan the construction and commissioning work on a day-by-day basis.
• Work with company leaders and subcontractors to produce detailed project plans and deliverables.
• Assist Project Manager with project control reports including variation reports.
• Assist in meetings with customer and subcontractors regarding scheduling and project issues.
• Monitor work in progress to ensure contract and schedule compliance; participate in Change Order Management.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Critical Path

Dependency Logic

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

## Senior Project PlannerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Pearl City, Hawaii, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0140335**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 proficiencyThe 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 Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities.#LI-CG1***Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities******If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail].******Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.*****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.**