Drimva

Hitachi

Manufacturing Project Planner

$82K–$103K

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States · Full-time · Posted Nov 12, 2024

Experience
3–5 years as a Project Planner, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
Education
Graduate degree in Science or Engineering; Bachelor’s in related areas preferred.

About the job

Plans and controls rail manufacturing projects, coordinating schedules, milestones, costs, risks, and reporting to support delivery against contracts and financial targets.

What you'll do

  • Create and maintain project schedules, work breakdown structures, milestones, and project controls using planning software.
  • Analyze schedule and cost performance, risks, and root causes; coordinate corrective actions and project reporting.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and project teams on schedules, milestones, and bid documentation.

What they ask for

  • 3–5 years of experience as a Project Planner, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
  • Graduate degree in Science or Engineering.
  • Strong communication and organization skills, attention to detail, and excellent MS Office skills.
  • Knowledge of project management and the project life cycle.

Nice to have

  • Planning software experience, such as Primavera P6.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related area.

Pay

$82,451 to $103,063 per year (base salary)

Tools

MSP, P6, Primavera P6, Power BI, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

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