Planner/Scheduler

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

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
• Industry experience, including Data Center, Semi-Conductor Fab, and Technology, preferred.

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.

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