Bechtel

Planner/Scheduler

Bechtel$106K — $154K *
Clay, NY 13041In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify risks.
  • Demonstrated experience in schedule development and analysis across EPC project phases.
  • Knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup processes.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, focusing on scope and activity sequencing.
  • Coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to ensure schedule alignment with project milestones.
  • Monitor schedule performance and identify trends or deviations from baseline plans.
  • Perform comprehensive schedule analysis to evaluate critical path and variance.
  • Conduct 'what-if' analyses to determine potential risks and delays.
  • Collaborate with project teams to devise mitigation plans for schedule risks.
  • Prepare and present regular schedule updates and reports to stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually), plus nine paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and discretionary bonuses.
  • Retirement plan with 401K matching and profit-sharing options.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295939
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Clay, NY
  • Salary Range: $106,900 - $154,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will independently develop, maintain, and analyze integrated project schedules, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project objectives. You will provide data-driven insights, identify risks and variances, and support decision-making through proactive schedule analysis and recommendations. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in Primavera P6 (or equivalent), including scope definition, logic development, activity sequencing, and durations.
  • Lead coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to ensure schedule alignment with project milestones and execution strategy.Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the overall project schedule, ensuring consistency and completeness.
  • Monitor schedule performance, productivity, and progress against baseline plans, identifying trends and deviations.
  • Perform schedule analysis, including critical path, float analysis, and schedule variance evaluation.
  • Conduct schedule impact and what-if analysis to assess potential risks and delays.
  • Collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation and recovery plans to address schedule risks.
  • Prepare and maintain short-term lookahead schedules (e.g., 3-week or rolling lookahead) to support execution planning.
  • Prepare and present weekly and monthly schedule reports, progress updates, and analysis to project stakeholders.
  • Ensure schedule quality, logic integrity, and compliance with project controls procedures and standards.
  • Participate in and contribute to schedule reviews, providing clear communication of schedule status, risks, and recommendations.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience in schedule development, maintenance, and analysis across EPC project phases.
  • Ability to independently analyze schedule performance and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify risks and trends.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup processes.
  • Understanding of schedule integration and interface management across disciplines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present schedule information clearly.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing project needs.


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

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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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