Area Planner

Bechtel Corporation; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a skilled professional to join their Renewables & Clean Power business in Pecos, TX. In this role, you will prepare and manage scheduling data for proposals or contract negotiations and ensure projects stay on track.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in planning and scheduling. Bechtel offers a comprehensive benefits package promoting employee well-being and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience performing planning and scheduling functions.
• 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Apply established unit job hour and pricing data.
• Identify and report activities with potential schedule impacts.
• Develop schedule recovery plans.

Skills

Planning and scheduling functions

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficient in Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National/International - Camp

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Pecos, TX

Requisition ID: 294276

Project Overview

We are looking for top talent to join the Renewables & Clean Power business to deliver the largest natural gas projects in the company’s history. This project is a nominal 2500MW “behind the meter” power complex that will provide electrical power directly to an adjoining data center complex and will be designed for an optional grid interconnection in the future. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the behind‑the‑meter scope and design basis for the project which will utilize multiple technologies, including Solar T350 Turbines, BESS, temporary load banks, an AIS substation/microgrid and GEV 7HA.02 combustion turbines to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. The delivery of each of these asset classes are projects in and of themselves, so the project will be structured accordingly with a project manager over each tranche of power asset class delivery. The project will be located 30 miles southeast of Pecos, TX, 80 miles west to southwest of Midland, TX. Draft project assignment conditions are available and are meant to offer flexibility to allow the various needs of our top talent to participate in this revolutionary project.

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
• Applies established unit job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty including estimating parameters, factors, indices, productivity, and craft distribution reference data
• Performs integration of individual schedules into the total project plan.
• Prepares performing organization's work logic in support of overall project schedule
• Performs schedule resource loading and leveling
• Maintains open communications with other organizations to support schedule maintenance and reporting
• Identifies schedule restraints
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
• Develops schedule recovery plans
• 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

• Demonstrated experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, both in the field and at the home office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PC operating systems and various essential software applications; advanced knowledge of multiple discipline‑specific programs currently utilized at Bechtel, such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possesses an intermediate understanding of conducting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Has an intermediate familiarity with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes as executed 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]