Project Planner jobs in Pennsylvania

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ensure all PSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met.

• Develop the planning process related to pre-production activities for ship projects at PSI – together with other Project Planners, with Engineering, Project Management & other departments.
• Prepare together with the other planners & relevant departments all needed Plans, Document lists, POS tracking, Plan Approval process, Detail Design process (incl. BOM process, fabrication & installation drawings), relevant work load estimations & S-curves, etc., for the entire Engineering Process for order-book vessels in conjunction with other PSI Primary Plans.
• Develop reporting, follow-up & project control routines related to the Engineering process, to support PSI Management, Project Management and primary line departments.

• Preparation of various types of reports needed for PSI Management, Engineering, Procurement, etc.
• Active status follow-up, especially during Basic and Detail Design phases, participation in Project Meetings, Schedule follow-up meetings, representing both the Project and Planning & Engineering Department interests.
• Develop the procurement planning for ship projects at PSI – together with other Project Planners, with Procurement, Project Management & other departments.

• Prepare together with the other planners & relevant departments all needed Plans/schedules, documents, reports for the entire Procurement Process for order-book vessels in conjunction with other PSI Primary Plans.
• Develop reporting, follow-up & project control routines related to the Procurement process, to support PSI Management, Project Management and primary line departments.

• Schedule and Update the Project Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on periodically earned value.
• Utilize in Primavera P6 to implement progress updates and schedule future work in line with Project milestones.
• Create the Planning support documentation needed for the periodic IMS submittal to the customer.
• Organize and document the Production needs dates for all major long lead equipment project procurement plans.
• Assist in the scheduling and coordination of vendor installation support for ship components.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Scheduling experience in Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Excellent written and presentation skills coupled with strong interpersonal and team-building capabilities across different functional areas and cultures
• Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong MS Office skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in Shipbuilding or other manufacturing industry preferred
• Knowledge and experience of modern shipbuilding process and terminology
• Familiarity with European and/or Asian shipbuilding practices is a plus
• Knowledge and experience of project-based engineering processes
• Knowledge and experience of productive work methods, capability to make productivity/efficiency comparisons
• Software skills (MS Project, SAP, other planning/ERP systems, Primavera P6 and MS Office)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties performed in an office area environment within a manufacturing facility.  Responsibilities will require routine fieldwork in the shipyard’s fabrication shops, dry docks, and onboard vessels as part of the above activities. These heavy industrial settings may include; noise, heat, cold, vibration, dust, fume, and smoke, and may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions.

*Philly Shipyard is a TOBACCO-FREE facility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an onsite, full-time, safety-sensitive position.  Standard days and hours of work vary by department, days and hours determined by department schedules.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.

Philly Shipyard is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants.  The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of employees during employment, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, or age-except that the applicant must meet the minimum age requirement.  Philly Shipyard does not, and will not, discriminate because of the disability of such individuals.