Senior Planning Engineer; Project Planning & 4D Simulation – Port Elizabeth Upgrade Project NJ

About APM Terminals

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people.

APM Terminals
APM Terminals has been lifting standards for developing and operating advanced ports and container terminals for over half a century (as an independent division since January 2001). Now, with 60 strategically located ports and container terminals around the globe and several more in development APM Terminals is lifting the standard of efficiency, responsibility, connectivity, proactivity in our industry.

The Project of the Port of Elizabeth

APM Terminals and the Port of New York and New Jersey recently reached an agreement on the lease extension for APM Terminals Elizabeth through 2062. This extension paves the way for major infrastructure investments which will enhance capacity and transport velocity, create jobs and strengthen the economy.

APM Terminals will invest significantly in Port Elizabeth over the coming years to decarbonize its operations and enhance cargo-handling capacity at its 345-acre terminal. APM Terminals has also committed to the replacement and maintenance of all wharf and berth structures. This investment supports the Port Authority’s Port Master Plan 2050, which anticipates cargo volumes doubling or tripling by mid-century.

Looking to the future, APM Terminals Elizabeth envisions a larger, more efficient container terminal. Planned upgrades include the optimization of the terminal layout, electrification of container handling equipment, and future-proofing container berths. In light of this development, APM Terminals Elizabeth is expecting to receive the sub-award of a Clean Ports Program Grant to partially fund these developments. This sub-award needs to be actively managed and sustained for compliance and project success.

What We Offer

At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team.

Role Purpose

This is a senior project planning and scheduling role within the Project Controls function, responsible for developing, integrating, and maintaining the project master schedule and using 4D planning techniques to support sequencing, logistics planning, and stakeholder decision-making.

The role is first and foremost a senior planner
, operating in an owner-side environment. Experience in 4D Planning, used as a visual and analytical tool to enhance understanding of construction sequence, interfaces with ongoing container terminal operations, and delivery risks, is preferred.

The Senior Planning Engineer works closely with the Project Controls Manager and interfaces across design, construction, cost, risk, procurement, and consultant BIM/VDC teams to ensure schedule integrity, transparency, and alignment with project governance.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule Development & Integration

• Develop, maintain, and control the integrated project master schedule in Primavera P6 / OPC, in accordance with APMT standards.
• Integrate and assess schedules received from consultants, contractors, suppliers, and vendors into a coherent and consolidated master schedule.
• Establish and maintain the project baseline schedule, including logic, milestones, and interface points, reporting on any deviations, and implementing structured change management.
• Identify, analyze, and communicate critical path, near critical path, key interfaces, and risks to deliver to the agreed baseline schedule.
• Perform proactive scenario analyses and provide early warning notifications.
• Perform schedule impact assessments and support development of mitigation and recovery strategies.

4D Planning & Visual Integration

• Utilize 4D planning tools (e.g., Synchro, Navisworks or similar) to…