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Programming / Scheduling
Our client is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated 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 Oakland, CA/San Francisco Bay Area.
our client is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.
The Senior Project Planner will e based in Oakland, California. and the person is required to be in the office 3 days with all personnel working in the office on a Wednesday . The other 2 days can be determined by the employee.
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
* 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
* Excellent understanding of Project Management techniques, in addition to effective planning and scheduling
skills
Education:
● Bachelor"s Degree in Business or Engineering