Directs & Contracts Planner

Bechtel; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel seeks an experienced scheduler to join the project controls team in Australia. You will prepare schedule data for proposals, develop work breakdown structures, and integrate complex schedules across engineering, procurement, and construction.

The role requires delivering on-time, recovery options, and clear communication with multiple disciplines. Part-time telework with three days in-person weekly may apply.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years.
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling principles, including schedule development and progress forecasting.
• Experience integrating schedules for complex engineering, procurement, construction, or commissioning.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or equivalent and ability to assess schedule quality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with cross-discipline coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline or specialty.
• Develops WBS, duration estimates, logic ties, and job expenditures.
• Performs schedule monitoring, identifies critical activities, updates schedules.
• Produces critical-path reports and schedule performance metrics.
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules and potential improvements.

Skills

Scheduling principles

Critical-path analysis

Recovery/Improvements

Communication across disciplines

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international eq.)

Tools

Primavera P6

Scheduling software

Job description

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.

Project Overview:

Great infrastructure transforms communities. Our customers’ projects have a higher purpose – theirroads,rail,communications,airportsandenergyprojects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.

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.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements

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:

• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling principles, including schedule development, critical-path analysis, progress measurement and forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience developing, integrating and maintaining schedules for complex engineering, procurement, construction or commissioning activities.
• Proficiency in scheduling systems and analytical tools, including Primavera P6 or equivalent, with the ability to assess schedule quality and performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience identifying constraints, evaluating schedule impacts and developing recovery or improvement options.
• Effective communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across disciplines, assess contractor schedules and provide technical scheduling guidance.

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.

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