Project Planner Scheduler

Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture built on accountability, authenticity, and our core values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable, and Courageous. Together, we're helping make net zero a reality.

Company Overview
At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture built on accountability, authenticity, and our core values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable, and Courageous. Together, we're helping make net zero a reality.

Position Summary
The Project Planner Scheduler plays a critical role in supporting the Project Management team by developing, maintaining, and analyzing project schedules throughout the entire project lifecycle, from project development through commissioning and operations. This position is responsible for schedule development, critical path analysis, resource and cost loading, delay analysis, and progress tracking to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The Project Planner Scheduler works closely with project managers, engineers, EPC contractors, customers, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Develop logically linked project schedules based on proposal documents, contract documents, and estimate sheets

Create and maintain preliminary and master project schedules detailing work sequences throughout the project lifecycle

Track project progress against established schedules and identify deviations, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Provide regular schedule updates and assess performance against project milestones

Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to identify schedule impacts, resolve issues, and mitigate project risks

Prepare proposal schedules and preliminary schedules for client presentations and project kick-off meetings

Incorporate resource and cost loading into schedules to support Earned Value Management (EVM)

Perform Critical Path Analysis (CPA) to identify schedule risks, delays, and recovery opportunities

Act as a technical advisor on complex scheduling issues, providing recommendations and solutions

Assist Project Managers with schedule development, schedule segmentation, and schedule change management

Monitor EPC contractor schedule performance and track key milestones

Conduct document submission analysis to evaluate schedule impacts and develop mitigation plans

Prepare monthly progress reports and provide independent assessments of project schedule status

Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with internal and external stakeholders

Participate in bid and proposal activities by providing schedule input for project estimates

Travel to project sites as needed to provide scheduling support during construction and commissioning activities

Attend project meetings with customers, partners, EPC contractors, and construction teams

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Comply with all company safety policies, practices, and procedures

Support office attendance requirements in accordance with company policies

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and organizational goals

Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment

Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

Protect confidential and proprietary company information

Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism

Perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Minimum of five (5) years of project planning and scheduling experience in an EPC environment

Experience supporting major power generation or large industrial projects preferred

Strong knowledge of project scheduling methodologies, critical path analysis, and project controls

Experience with resource-loaded scheduling and Earned Value Management (EVM)

Proficiency with project scheduling software and project management tools

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to analyze complex project information and develop practical solutions

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Ability to interpret technical documents, project schedules, and contractual requirements

Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software required, including development and maintenance of resource-loaded schedules, critical path analysis, baseline management, schedule forecasting, and progress reporting.

Experience utilizing Primavera P6 in EPC, power generation, construction, or large-scale industrial projects preferred

Up to 20% domestic and international travel required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Regularly required to stand and walk

Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds

Work environment noise levels are generally moderate to loud

Hearing protection may be recommended or required in designated work areas

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Equal Employment Opportunity
Mitsubishi Power Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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