Senior Project Planner

Hitachi; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental/ Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Flextime

Training & Development

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Senior Project Planner in Pittsburgh, PA to lead planning and scheduling for rail construction projects. Based in a fast-paced, global organization, you will coordinate with leaders, subcontractors, and customers to develop detailed project plans and maintain schedule integrity.

The role requires proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, strong critical-path analysis, and the ability to manage time-sensitive workloads while meeting deadlines.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Critical Path Analysis

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

TILOS

Acument FUSE

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (inactive)

Job ID: R0140335

Date Posted: 2026-08-03

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

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 Pittsburgh, PA.

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

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.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-TermDisability
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• a RetirementSavings Plan
• and Paid Vacation.
• We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and 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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