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APM Terminals · 3 weeks ago

Project Planner – Port Elizabeth Upgrade Project NJ USA

Elizabeth, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$117K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

APM Terminals is a global leader in shipping services, providing integrated container logistics solutions. The Project Planner will be responsible for developing and managing the master integrated project schedule for the Port Elizabeth Upgrade Project, ensuring quality information flow and timely delivery of project milestones.

Angel InvestmentLogisticsMarine TransportationPorts and HarborsProject ManagementShippingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop the master integrated project schedule, in compliance with APMT standards

Set-up the overall master baseline schedule, incorporating baseline schedules from consultants, contractors and suppliers in line with company standards and strategies

Maintain and progress the project master schedule(s) as required, identifying and analyzing delays against the Baseline schedule and work with subject matter experts to develop mitigations, schedule optimization and alternative delivery strategies

Be able to create and manage 4D construction simulations using Synchro to visualize project timelines and logistics

Be able to link 3D models with schedule data to produce 4D simulations for planning reviews and stakeholder presentations

Clearly identify critical interfaces and dependencies in the project master plan and keep the relevant stakeholders informed about upcoming milestone deadlines

Undertake delays analysis and work with subject matter experts to develop mitigations, schedule optimisation and alternative delivery strategies

Leading project scheduling workshops

Directly liaise with the project team and third party (i.e. consultants, contractors and suppliers) planners to obtain insight to potential delays, validate data integrity and support schedule improvement initiatives

Monitor procurement delivery status and vendors schedule in a transparent manner

Support in the implementation of visual management tools to communicate the status of key activities, critical path, interfaces, milestones and deliverables, in a timely manner

Support the Change Management process providing optimized time impact analysis and schedule updates

Develop the high level ‘what-if’ scenario planning in support of project decision-making when it is necessary

Development of reporting materials (weekly/monthly/quarterly) for internal and external stakeholders

Maintain meeting schedule and actions records

Perform probabilistic risk analysis on a schedule to determine risk and mitigation impacts on contingencies and project schedule

Lead planning and risk workshops with a focus on impacts to the schedule

Support in building cost forecasts (time-phased Value of Word Done) based on schedule information

Implement and uphold APMT’s WBS, scheduling, EVM and reporting standards

In line with corporate standards, implement best in class planning and scheduling practices across the project and ensure they are consistently deployed by all parties

Monitor and assess scheduling opportunities, risks and subsequent mitigation strategies, and track such risks through input and updates into the project risk register

Assess change impacts to the schedule and incorporate these as they are approved via the project governance

Be able to produce accurate Schedule performance Index measurements as well as progress S-Curves based on project progress

Ensure clear communication is maintained within the project delivery team

Meet regularly with (the planners of) consultants, contractors and suppliers to maintain full alignment

Work closely with the Asset Work Pacakage leads/ Business Integration lead ensuring that: dependencies from elements outside the team’s responsibilities (e.g. operations, commercial, legal, HR, etc) affecting asset delivery are well understood, and the Interface, Civil, Equipment and IT Managers understand impacts of schedule changes on asset delivery

Works with and reports to the Project Controls Lead to ensure seamless alignment of the project master schedule with the wider project controls disciplines (cost, risk, change, scope, assumptions, reporting etc.)

Provide detailed information on work sequence to the Cost Controller, to support preparation of time-phased Value of Work Done

Qualification

Primavera P6Project management certification4D construction simulationsProbabilistic risk analysisOracle Primavera CloudScheduling experienceOrganizational agilityCommunicatorCultural sensitivityEnglish fluencyResults oriented

Required

Degree qualified in a technical or project management-based discipline is desired

Project management qualification / certification is preferable (i.e. APM or similar project-related qualification is desired)

Ideally the candidate has had 5 - 7 years of relevant project delivery experience, showing increased responsibilities and having direct working experience in the main project controls areas (i.e. scheduling, risk management, cost etc)

Minimum 5 years of specific project controls multi-disciplined experience, with direct management and control of a project schedule and planning being a must

English language fluency

Primavera scheduling software P6 experience (required)

MS Office experience in standard reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI etc.)

Experience with Electronic Data Management/Document Control systems

Fully aligned with and living the Maersk values: Humbleness, Uprightness, Constant Care, Our Employees and Our Name

Organisational agility and flexibility

Strong personality – able to work with and comfortable in challenging all personnel at all levels within organisations

Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with multiple personality types

Technically minded – able to comprehend technical approaches and concepts and to articulate these to a wider audience

Strong planning skills and high analytical capability

Hands-on, Disciplined & Resourceful

Strong communicator