Field Lead Planner - 5x2

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Mining and Metals:

Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.

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. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Review design scope criteria and quantities. Perform in-depth schedule analysis to identify project schedule impacts and identify and present mitigations for implementation
• Update and maintain the project master schedule. Ensure all project scope and correct logical relationships are reflected in the schedule.
• Establishing milestones for the total project. Review project work activities and logic to ensure the project milestones are not impacted.
• Develop, implement, and maintain resource loading and schedule levelling. Development of bulk commodity release and installation curves, jobhour curves, and percent complete curve. Ensure integration of manpower requirements for each discipline or specialty in alignment with overall project objectives.

• Collect schedule details from all disciplines, identify and resolve any constraints impacting the overall project timeline.
• Develop and issue reports as required by Bechtel management. Compile, summarize, update, and maintain historical schedule data. Monitor and report on the critical path and overall schedule performance of the project. Prepare and present the schedule impact report. Lead the development and review of schedule recovery plans.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or international equivalent) and 10 years of relevant experience  in Project Controls with and Emphasis on planning and scheduling; or 14 years professional experience in lieu of degree. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basics software applications. Role requires advanced Primavera P6 experience (Mandatory requirement).
• Experience in performing, monitoring and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Ability to develop schedule presentations and deliver them to Bechtel, project, and client management.
• Advanced knowledge of excel to produce well designed graphs, charts, and reports to communicate with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel adminsitration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and starup work processes, as performed by Bechtel. 

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.