Requisition ID: 300826- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: VandenbergAFBCA
- Salary Range: $119,800 - $150,535 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
Project Overview:Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation's aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration.
A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.
Job Summary:The VSFB Lead Scheduler leads the team of planners and schedulers supporting Sentinel work at Vandenberg Space Force Base, with scheduling oversight for the VLC and multiple VLSs. The role directs planning, schedule development, integration, maintenance, analysis, and reporting across this scope; establishes team priorities; and ensures schedule activities comply with Bechtel, Global Business Unit (GBU), and Sentinel Project Controls procedures and guidelines.
The Lead Scheduler is accountable for schedule quality, consistency, and integrity in support of successful project execution and reports directly to the Sentinel Planning and Scheduling Manager.
Employment Eligibility:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that includes verification of employment, education, and travel.
- Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to the work site.
Major Responsibilities:- Directs VSFB planning, schedule, and reporting activities.
- Develops, interprets, and executes policy, objectives, and standards applicable to schedule control and analysis activities.
- Responsible for confirming maturity of information products used to construct the performance management baseline, formalizing the baseline, and controlling the baseline.
- Supervises the planners and schedulers directly supporting VSFB scope.
- Performs schedule data analysis, identifies problems, and assists with recommendations.
- Plans and/or supervises the effort to establish milestones for the responsible scope.
- Reviews project work activities to ensure support of project milestones.
- Directs schedule resource loading and leveling, including the development/status/report of all bulk commodity release and installation curves.
- Maintains open communications with other organizations to support schedule maintenance and reporting.
- Identifies schedule restraints.
- Monitors and reports critical path and schedule performance.
- Performs schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities.
- Provides comprehensive analysis and reports to the project team to support informed decision-making and ongoing project success.
- Participates in the development and training of assigned personnel and the implementation of on-the-job and classroom training programs.
Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and at least 10 years of experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 14 years of relevant experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:- Experience and demonstrated skill in directing schedule engineering functions and analysis.
- Demonstrated advanced capability with Primavera (P6) and experience applying it on complex engineering and construction projects.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for Project Controls activities.
- Experience preparing, monitoring, and reporting schedule information in engineering and construction environments.
- Skilled in oral and written communication.
- Demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management and the client.
- Knowledge of engineering and construction management acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
- Proficiency in discipline-specific applications currently used by Bechtel, including Primavera, Acumen Fuse, Power BI, and similar tools.
- Proficiency with Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated flexibility in responding to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven track record of successful Project Controls delivery across scheduling and risk management, including exposure to project business-case scrutiny processes and Project Controls practices.
- Experience on projects with government-compliant EVMS reporting requirements.
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 
