Project Planner

Job based in Republic, Washington, USA

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Project Services Manager/Project Director, the incumbent will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring project schedules, ensuring integration across departments and alignment with project milestones and deliverables. This role plays a critical function in supporting informed decision-making, identifying schedule risks, and ensuring project controls are maintained throughout all phases of the project lifecycle for the duration of the project. 

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project and maintenance schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project), aligned with execution strategy, work order flow, inspections, and equipment readiness.
• Perform analytical support through performance measurement, forecasting, and variance analysis across cost, schedule, and productivity metrics.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness teams to ensure alignment of plans and timely information flow.
• Track the progress and reporting through Earned Value Management (EVM), milestone tracking, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and communicate schedule risks and opportunities; participate in risk reviews and mitigation planning.
• Complete the planning of monthly reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders and executive reviews.
• Collaborate with project controls, finance, and commercial teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes and tools.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and project-specific governance, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Analytics, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ of experience in planning, project controls, or project analytics within mining, energy, oil & gas, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with project scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management principles and project performance analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience in restart or brownfield projects is highly desirable.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

Leadership Practices

• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly treated with respect
• Fosters the talent and potential of all employees by enabling them to grow, develop, and make a difference in the organization.
• Demonstrates that leadership in the areas of environmental performance and community and stakeholder relations is fundamental to the way we plan and manage our business.
• Holds self and others accountable for the decisions, commitments, and behaviors required to deliver outstanding results.
• Uses judgment to manage business complexities, prioritize and balance conflicting demands to make timely decisions that best advance Kinross strategy.
• Builds and brings teams and people together to achieve organizational goals. Models’ humility by going beyond self-interest for the good of the group.
• Understands the economic implications of decisions and consistently uses all resources effectively and efficiently to maximize shareholder value.
• Relentlessly champions, develops and embeds best practices.