Scheduler

Bechtel Corporation; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Chennai seeks a skilled Scheduler to join the project controls team and help prepare schedule data for proposals and contracts.

You will support senior schedulers with schedule integration, WBS development, and monitoring, ensuring accurate recovery plans and timely updates across disciplines. This role offers exposure to large-scale international projects and a path for growth within Bechtel's global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant field and 2–5 years of experience, or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with Primavera and MS Office; strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management acquired through experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of schedule data for proposals or contracts.
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty.
• Performs schedule development to establish WBS, activity duration, workflow logic, and expenditure.
• Performs schedule monitoring and identifies critical activities.
• Assists with maintenance of critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics.
• Performs schedule analysis and studies to determine criticality of activities.
• Assists with schedule recovery plans.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Engineering knowledge

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 296417

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Chennai

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.

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Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will work with the project team to prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations. You will support senior schedulers to perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for improvements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of schedule data for proposals or contracts

• 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

• Assists with maintenance of critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics

• Performs schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities

• Assists with schedule recovery plans

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Skilled in oral and written communication.

• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

• Proficiency with PC operating systems, including Primavera. Proficiency with multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used (Microsoft Office Applications, for example).

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.

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