Deputy Planning Manager

Bechtel Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 119,800 - 182,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 Employee Referral Bonus

Robust benefits for sustainable growth

Opportunity to inspire future generations

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Clay, NY is seeking an experienced professional to lead planning activities for critical projects. The role involves identifying schedule trends, providing innovative solutions to scheduling challenges, and ensuring timely updates for effective project reporting.

Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in project controls, planning, and managing project schedules. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including a $2,500 employee referral bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manages planning activities for a significant area within a project.
• Identifies schedule trends for management attention.
• Analyzes data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges.
• Ensures schedule updates are completed in time for project reporting.
• Supports project organizational and administrative activities.

Skills

Project Controls functional disciplines

Planning/Scheduling

Cost Engineering

Risk Management practices

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Primavera P6 / MS Project

Excel / Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Job Details

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Grade: 27
• Position to be Panel Interviewed? Yes
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Employee Referral Amount: $2,500.00
• Salary Range: 119,800-182,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
• Requisition ID: 294943

Job Summary

In this position, you will work with the project team to lead a team to manage the entire set of planning activities for assigned projects. You will identify schedule trends, analyze data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges, ensure schedule updates are completed on time, and be responsible for reporting requirements. Your leadership will be essential in driving scheduling efficiency and project success.

Major Responsibilities

• Manages planning activities for a significant area within a project, including Level 3 and Level 4 schedules
• Identifies schedule trends for management attention
• Analyzes data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges
• Ensures schedule updates are completed in time to support project reporting requirements
• Supports project organizational and administrative activities

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

• Knowledge of Project Controls functional disciplines and competency expectations, including planning/scheduling, cost engineering, and related soft-skill requirements.
• Knowledge of Project Risk Management practices used within Project Controls, including risk reviews, risk workshops, interviews/information gathering, and risk quantification activities.
• Knowledge of Project Controls performance requirements, metrics, and reporting standards, including use of structured risk frameworks/tools where applicable.
• Knowledge of how risk management interfaces with Project Controls responsibilities and accountability at the project level.
• Knowledge of functional/department business planning and strategy execution within a Project Controls organization.
• Knowledge of Project Controls certification concepts and skills inventory expectations (skills inventories and project experience requirements tied to Project Controls roles).
• Working knowledge of widely used project controls methods such as WBS development, CPM scheduling concepts, and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Working knowledge of project controls toolsets and reporting tools commonly used for planning and reporting (e.g., Primavera P6 / MS Project; reporting in Excel/Power BI).

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 Employment Opportunity Statement

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]