Project Planning Manager

Are you a Project Planning Manager looking to join one of the top companies in the Rail Transportation industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in project planning and scheduling?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in West Henrietta, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Define work breakdown structures (WBS), activities, durations, dependencies, and milestones.
• Integrate schedules across multiple disciplines and suppliers.
• Track project progress against baseline schedules.
• Identify schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and present regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Identify schedule-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assess the impact of changes on project timelines and advice on schedule adjustments.
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings and workshops.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Provide planning documentation, including baseline schedules, updates, and reports.
• Maintain version control and audit trail of schedule changes.
• Prepare and evaluate claims related to delays and disruptions.
• Assess entitlement for extension of time based on contract terms and project records.
• Support dispute resolution and negotiation processes.
• Initial baseline schedule
• Monthly progress reports (Internal/Customer)
• Updated schedules reflecting changes
• Final project schedule and close-out report

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $

Hours: 40 hrs/week

Length: Contract

Sounds like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project planning and scheduling.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in planning software (Primavera).
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good analytical and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.