Location:
Pearl City, Hawaii, United States
Job ID:
Date Posted:
2026-08-03
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL HONOLULU JV
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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 Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
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