Scheduler

Bechtel Corporation; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Perth, WA is seeking an experienced Project Scheduler to work with the project team on proposals and contract negotiations. You will apply unit hour data, perform schedule integrations, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules to keep projects on time.

The role requires extensive planning and scheduling expertise, strong cost controls and financial reporting capabilities, and a readiness to relocate to Perth to support large-scale capital programs in

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 10–13 years of relevant experience or 14–17 years of experience.
• Extensive experience in planning and scheduling, cost estimating, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of supervision and training of technical personnel.
• Must be willing to relocate to Perth.

Responsibilities

• Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline or specialty.
• Performs schedule development, including WBS, activity duration, workflow logic, and job expenditure.
• Performs schedule monitoring and updates, identifying critical activities.
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics.
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline.
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules.
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for potential improvements.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Cost engineering

Project controls

Oral & written communication

Leadership/supervision

Relocation to Perth

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Cost estimating software

Job description

Requisition ID: 298114

• Relocation Authorized: None




• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project




• Work Location: Perth, WA

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 .

Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future.

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:

• 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 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, and cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, financial reporting systems, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office


• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and nontechnical personnel


• This includes planning and scheduling products independently with minimal supervision using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design and construction practices.


• Skilled in oral and written communication


• Demonstrates an advanced level of understanding of general Project Controls technical skills. Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes


• Must be willing to move to Perth


• Major construction project experience required

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

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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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