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Pennsylvania's planner roles span urban development in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, transportation planning with PennDOT, and corporate supply chain operations at employers like Comcast, UPMC, and U.S. Steel. Demand is steady across both public agencies and private firms, and many positions qualify for visa sponsorship through H-1B visa and other work visa categories.
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Requisition ID: 102622
Job Category: Project Controls; Construction
Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Site Planner / Scheduler develops and manages project schedules across all phases, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and objectives. This role analyzes performance, identifies risks or delays, and collaborates with project teams to keep work on track. They also support change management, report on progress, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing detailed project schedules using standard coding and work breakdown structures, including AWP (advanced work packages)
- Understanding project scope and identifying tasks/activities
- Lead Integrated Planning Sessions (IPS)
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement and construction disciplines to gather scope and execution strategy inputs
- Sequencing work packages/activities and developing network models
- Estimating activities duration
- Developing schedule development plans and basis of schedule
- Establishing critical path and total project duration
- Preparing Level 1, 2 and 3 project schedules by summarizing the detailed work schedules
- Performing schedule control by analyzing critical path, planned value, earned value, schedule variance, schedule performance indices and schedule risk analysis, and recommending corrective actions
- Supporting schedule risk assessment process and schedule contingency development by preparing simplified QRA schedules representing critical paths and near critical paths
- Complete Schedule Review Checklists and attendance to schedule review meetings as required per governance level
- Updating project schedules to reflect progress against project baseline and preparing management reports
- Participate in the change management process with raising schedule deviations and schedule impacts to project changes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- In Depth understanding of the EPCM industry and practices
- Comprehensive knowledge of practices and procedures involved in the planning function, with a minimum of 15 years proven experience in the execution of complex projects in the metals sector; steel industry experience is preferred
- Hands-on experience in planning and preparing logic diagrams, critical path networks and bar charts, with particular emphasis on detailed construction schedules
- Ability to receive information from numerous sources, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- In depth experience with computer-based scheduling systems (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and other computerized applications related to the work is essential
- Fully familiar with resource allocation and levelling techniques as well as earned value analysis
- Must possess sound judgement; strong analytical and interpersonal skills, well developed organizational and administration skills, verbal and written communication skills
- Tact and diplomacy required when helping and support regarding the preparation and analysis of project schedules
- Ability to coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
- Ability to develop, coach and mentor a team of intermediate and junior planners
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Core Competencies:
- Advanced project planning and scheduling (Level 1–3 schedules)
- Strong knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and schedule logic
- Expertise in critical path method (CPM) and network scheduling
- Deep understanding of EPCM industry practices and project lifecycles
- Experience across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
- Strong analytical skills, including earned value analysis (SPI, SV, etc.)
- Ability to identify risks, delays, and recommend corrective actions
- Experience with schedule control, forecasting, and performance tracking
- Proficiency in scheduling systems (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)
- Knowledge of resource allocation and leveling techniques
Why join us?
- Be part of complex and large studies and execution projects
- Think locally, work globally with offices and projects worldwide
- Engage with people who make a difference and act like owners
What we offer you?
- Long term career development in Metals, Infrastructure and Energy sectors
Don’t meet every requirement? You don’t need to. At Hatch, we value diversity and encourage you to apply if you’re interested in the role. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you require accommodation, please let us know.
Salary: $135,000 - $165,000
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Flexible work environment
- Long term career development
- Think globally, work locally
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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Which companies sponsor visas for planners in Pennsylvania?
Public agencies and large private employers are the most active sponsors. PennDOT, the City of Philadelphia, and Allegheny County regularly hire urban and transportation planners. On the private side, AECOM, WSP, and Jacobs Engineering have sponsored H-1B workers in planning-related roles across Pennsylvania. Healthcare systems like UPMC also hire planners for facilities and operations, and they have established visa sponsorship programs.
Which visa types are most common for planner roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B is the most common visa for planners in Pennsylvania because most planning positions qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying planning roles. Recent graduates may also begin on OPT or STEM OPT before transitioning to employer-sponsored status.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most planner sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia generates the highest volume of planner sponsorship opportunities, driven by ongoing development projects, a large municipal planning department, and a concentration of consulting firms. Pittsburgh is the second-largest market, with demand in transportation, environmental, and community planning tied to infrastructure investment and urban revitalization. Harrisburg, as the state capital, has consistent openings in government and regional planning agencies.
How to find planner visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify planner roles in Pennsylvania where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor. You can narrow results by city, planning specialty, and visa type. Because sponsorship-confirmed listings are curated, you avoid applying to roles where international candidates are screened out early in the process.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for planners in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has active university programs in urban and regional planning at Penn, Temple, Carnegie Mellon, and Penn State, which creates a pipeline of international graduates already located in the state and seeking local sponsorship. Public sector employers in Pennsylvania must comply with federal prevailing wage requirements for H-1B positions, so government planning roles are generally well-structured for sponsorship. Consulting firms working on federally funded infrastructure projects also tend to have more experience navigating the sponsorship process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored planner jobs in Pennsylvania?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.