Project Planner – Port Elizabeth Upgrade Project NJ USA

Project Planner- Port Elizabeth, 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.

As part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, 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 Overview:

The Project Planner is a key project position, taking a unique cross-project view that coordinates and ensures the quality of information flows and is communicated throughout the project, the health of the schedule is accurately monitored, and provides structured systems to support informed decision-making and successful delivery to time and quality.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

General

• 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.
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