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Project Planner, PM

Job in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, 60505, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Own and manage project planning activities for North American turbine supply projects from activation through completion
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize project schedules using Primavera P6
  • Coordinate planning activities with project managers, site teams, logistics, contractors, customers, and global planning functions
  • Monitor project progress, performance, milestones, and critical paths
  • Identify schedule risks and develop recovery strategies
  • Produce weekly, monthly, and daily project reports, including progress reporting, delay analysis, and schedule updates
  • Analyze project scopes covering manufacturing, logistics, site construction, commissioning, and project execution
  • Evaluate schedule impacts related to delays, claims, change orders, and extension‑of‑time requests
  • Develop short‑term and long‑term planning scenarios
  • Track planning buffers and communicate schedule concerns and opportunities
  • Identify logistics, material, and supply chain constraints and coordinate resolution efforts
  • Support Project Managers and Contract Managers with delay claims, schedule analysis, and risk assessments
  • Analyze bottlenecks, construction sequencing, resource utilization, crane movements, weather impacts, and other schedule‑critical factors
  • Collaborate across project management, operations, logistics, back‑office, and site execution teams
  • Present schedule updates, forecasts, and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Planner supporting wind, energy, construction, or infrastructure projects
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite experience
  • Experience developing and maintaining complex project schedules and critical path analyses
  • Knowledge of project execution, logistics planning, construction sequencing, and project controls
  • Understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, contracts, and delay claim analysis
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards
  • Fluency in English required;
    French language skills are considered an asset
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination if required
  • Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under the company's auto insurance policy
  • Strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures
  • Ability to speak and understand English fluently for safety and job-related communication
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project planning and scheduling using Primavera P6, with a strong focus on logistics, construction sequencing, and project execution. Proven ability to analyze project scopes, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Primavera P6 Scheduling Software
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Analytical and Reporting Skills
  • Project Execution and Logistics Planning
  • Communication and Presentation Skills
Hard Skills
  • Project Planning
  • Critical Path Analysis
  • Delay Analysis
  • Cost Tracking
  • Resource Utilization
  • Schedule Risk Management
  • Project Controls
  • Manufacturing Logistics
  • Construction Sequencing
  • Project Budgeting
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Project Management
  • Valid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
  • Wind Energy
  • Construction Management
  • Infrastructure Projects
  • Safety Protocols
  • Environmental Standards
Tools & Technologies
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office Suite
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