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Project Planning/Scheduling Engineering Senior Professional

  • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Salary Range - CAD $101,842.00 - CAD $152,763.00 · Full-time

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Salary Range - CAD $101,842.00 - CAD $152,763.00
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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:

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail 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 currently based in Mississauga,Canada.

Accountabilities


  • Ability to support project teams by providing schedule insights, critical path analysis, and scenario planning for strategic decision-making.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6, including development, maintenance, and optimization of complex project schedules.
  • Ability to create and manage resource‑loaded schedules, including manpower, equipment, and cost allocation for accurate forecasting and progress tracking.
  • Strong experience preparing Time Impact Analyses (TIA) and delay assessments, with the ability to model scenarios and evaluate schedule impacts.
  • Skilled in importing, exporting, and integrating schedules across multiple platforms and data sources while ensuring data integrity and version control.
  • Advanced capability in Power BI, including creation of dashboards, data modeling, and visual analytics for reporting project KPIs and performance trends.
  • Proficient in TILOS (Time‑Location/Linear Scheduling) for linear infrastructure projects (pipelines, rail, transmission lines, etc.) to optimize sequencing and mitigate space/time conflicts.
  • Strong understanding of project controls interfaces, including cost control, risk management, procurement, and engineering workstreams.
  • Assist Lead Planner 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
  • Execution of other duties as directed by the Lead Planner and/or Project Manager


Required Skills & Experience

(MUST-HAVE minimum requirements)


  • 5 to 8 years of relevant project planning experience
  • Strong experience with using 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- 5 years of experience with rail construction projects or with large infrastructure construction projects.
  • Experience with schedule analysis tools (Ex. TILOS, Acumen 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.


Education & Qualification


  • Degree in Business or Engineering, Ontario P.Eng desirable.
  • Clear Criminal Background Check


Salary Range - CAD $101,842.00 - CAD $152,763.00

The current applicable Base Salary Pay Range for this role is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills relevant to the role, internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

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.

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize complex project schedules, including resource-loaded schedules, critical path analysis, scenario planning, and delay assessments. Support project teams and the Lead Planner by monitoring schedule compliance, integrating schedule data, reporting performance through dashboards, and coordinating scheduling matters with customers and subcontractors.

Requirements

Requires 5–8 years of relevant project planning experience, strong Primavera P6 skills, Microsoft Project proficiency, and the ability to analyze dependencies and critical paths. A business or engineering degree is specified, with Ontario P.Eng. desirable; rail or large infrastructure construction experience and schedule analysis tools are also desired.

Skills

  • Project Planning
  • Project Scheduling
  • Oracle Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Resource-Loaded Scheduling
  • Time Impact Analysis
  • Schedule Analysis
  • Power BI
  • TILOS
  • Project Controls
  • Cost Control
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Data Modeling
  • Scenario Planning

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and Accident Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flextime
  • Training and Development Opportunities

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Categories

  • Engineering
  • Construction
  • Transportation
  • Management & Leadership
  • Data & Analytics

Keywords

  • Project Planning
  • Project Scheduling
  • Primavera P6
  • Microsoft Project
  • Power BI
  • TILOS
  • Acumen FUSE
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Dependency Logic
  • Resource-Loaded Schedules
  • Time Impact Analysis
  • Delay Assessment
  • Schedule Integration
  • Data Integrity
  • Version Control
  • Data Modeling
  • Dashboards
  • Visual Analytics
  • Project Controls
  • Cost Control
  • Risk Management
  • Procurement
  • Engineering
  • Rail Construction
  • Infrastructure Construction
  • Linear Scheduling
  • Scenario Planning
  • Progress Tracking
  • Ontario P.Eng.
  • Contract Compliance

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