Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Project Planner Control Specialist.
You'll be involved in scheduling and cost control efforts for all project phases, taking ownership and overseeing multiple projects.Set up, maintain and analyze actual and forecasted schedules, cost and risk, monitor, report, and manage deviations.
Ensure projects follow sound methodology and execution practices in accordance with internal standard procedures, managing the integrated schedule and cost control performance measurement process for the project's entire scope of work.Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks Interactions:Analyze project requirements with the project team,



checking that all essential work activities have been identified in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for developing realistic project schedules.Monitor project progress and regularly analyze project critical paths to ensure all critical path activities and project milestones are progressed according to the plan, effectively communicating any deviations or scheduling issues to Project Managers and providing input for optimizing resources.Issue progress reports, program updates, and productivity data on a regular basis and as requested by customers and stakeholders.Establish a baseline plan for cost performance measurement, working with the project team to define the necessary resources for project completion and evaluating the work breakdown structure.Work closely with engineering, supply chain, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, clients, and contractors to identify potential changes in scope and quantify the impact of each change in a timely fashion.Integrate material resource requirements with project schedules and define procurement activities and order lead times.
Regularly communicate with the Supply Chain Management (SCM)



team and update schedules to ensure procurement activities take place in a timely manner and lead times are optimized to meet schedule targets.Participate in project reviews.
Compose reports and update all required project data in Project Control systems for Management Information and Project Analysis.
Communicate project progress and control issues to the project management team and offer solutions.Effectively communicate appropriate information to customers and other stakeholders in a timely manner to achieve the desired understanding.Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Experience:Proven 3 years' experience as a Planner within a similar industry (preferably for EPC projects)Strong experience in project planning and scheduling, including in mature scheduling methods and toolsOperational skills, with robust previous experience as part of project teamsAbility to communicate effectively to all areas of the businessKnowledge of Oracle Primavera P6Self-motivatedWillingness to travel when required #J-18808-Ljbffr