Bechtel

Lead Planner/Scheduler

Bechtel$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in planning and scheduling functions for both field and home office.
  • Strong analytical skills in problem-solving using data.
  • Proficient in Project Controls systems, particularly Primavera 6 and Microsoft Office.
  • Intermediate knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction work processes.
  • Experience with engineering and construction management acquired through instruction or hands-on experience.
  • Ability to handle urgent requests and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
  • Establish and maintain schedules for specific discipline areas or specialties.
  • Develop work breakdown structures (WBS) and determine work activity durations.
  • Monitor schedules to identify critical activities and update functions as needed.
  • Generate critical path schedule reports and performance metrics.
  • Identify and report critical-path activities for discipline-related tasks.
  • Evaluate subcontractor schedules for potential improvements.

Benefits

  • Extensive benefits designed to support work-life balance and career advancement.
  • Programs aimed at enhancing company culture and employee engagement.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Time-off policies that promote recharging and wellness.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295088
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Chandler, AZ


Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with the project team to prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations
  • Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
  • Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
  • Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
  • Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
  • Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
  • Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
  • Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
  • Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
  • Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
  • Skilled in oral and written communication.
  • Advanced proficiency with Project Controls operating systems, including Primavera 6 and Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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