Bechtel

Senior Planner

Bechtel$105K — $160K *
Clay, NY 13041In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Expertise in leading schedule development for complex EPC projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for scheduling.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, especially with project leadership.
  • Preferred experience in mentoring junior planners.
  • Familiarity with schedule risk analysis tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and upkeep of integrated project schedules in Primavera P6.
  • Establish schedule structure and logic for effective project execution.
  • Integrate various discipline and subcontractor schedules into one cohesive timeline.
  • Conduct critical path evaluations and manage schedule float.
  • Identify schedule risks and assess their potential impacts.
  • Develop mitigation strategies and adjustments to address performance issues.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on scheduling data and trends.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually).
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Discretionary bonuses and a competitive 401K plan with matching.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and culture enhancement programs.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 298793
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Clay, NY
  • Salary Range: $105,000-$160,200 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 lead planning and scheduling efforts for project scopes or entire projects, providing strategic direction on schedule development, integration, and analysis. You will drive data-informed decision-making, support project execution strategies, and mentor junior planners while ensuring alignment with project controls standards and best practices. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 (or equivalent), ensuring alignment with project execution strategy and key milestones.
  • Establish schedule structure, sequencing, and logic to support effective execution across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
  • Lead integration of discipline, subcontractor, and vendor schedules into a cohesive and aligned project schedule.
  • Perform advanced schedule analysis, including critical path evaluation, float management, and productivity trend analysis.
  • Lead schedule risk identification and perform impact and scenario analysis to evaluate potential outcomes and alternatives.
  • Develop and recommend mitigation strategies, recovery plans, and execution adjustments to address schedule risks and performance issues.
  • Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations based on schedule data, trends, and performance metrics to support project decision-making.
  • Serve as a key interface with project management and stakeholders on schedule performance, risks, and forecasts.
  • Prepare and deliver schedule reporting and presentations, translating complex data into clear and actionable insights.
  • Ensure adherence to project controls procedures, scheduling standards, and best practices; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and support development of team capability.


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:

  • Demonstrated experience leading schedule development and analysis on complex EPC projects.
  • Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule development, analysis, and reporting.
  • Strong ability to perform and interpret critical path analysis, schedule impacts, and scenario evaluations.
  • Experience in integrating multi-discipline and subcontractor schedules.
  • Strong understanding of EPC lifecycle, execution strategies, and project controls practices.
  • Ability to provide strategic insights and influence project decision-making.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including engagement with project leadership.
  • Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced planners is preferred.
  • Familiarity with schedule risk analysis concepts/tools (e.g., QSRA/PRA) is preferred.


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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