Deputy Workface Planning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401K plan with matching and profit-sharing

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an experienced professional for a position in Clay, NY, focused on Workface Planning within its Manufacturing and Technology unit. The role involves ensuring schedule accuracy, supporting readiness for project execution, and coordinating with various teams to monitor construction operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience with EPC tools and project controls, alongside strong communication and analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits including competitive packages and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of work experience.
• Deep understanding of Workface Planning tools and automations.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Workface Planning metrics and dashboards.
• Assist in validating Installation Work Packages (IWPs) for execution.
• Coordinate construction priorities with Engineering and Procurement.

Skills

Project Controls Knowledge

Coordination Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Primavera

Navisworks

Synchro 4D

TeamWorks

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• 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: 294976

Project Overview

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent, solving the industry's toughest challenges and building both our company and the world for the future.

Job Summary

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, electric vehicle, and datacenter markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Major Responsibilities

• Support Workface Planning inputs to the 90-day and 3-week lookahead by Installation Work Package (IWP), helping ensure schedule accuracy and alignment with Level 4 schedules and 4D planning.
• Assist in ensuring constraint‑free IWPs are available to the field.
• Support tracking of readiness and visibility to constraints at 150-day, 90-day, and 3-week intervals and assist in driving resolution through coordination.
• Assist in validating IWP development sequence to align with field execution strategy.
• Support development and maintenance of metrics and dashboards to monitor WFP performance.
• Ensure current design documents are used and changes are properly approved prior to implementation.
• Support monitoring of construction operations and subcontractor performance relative to plans.
• Provide input and support to site leadership with execution strategies and solutions.
• Assist in mentoring and supporting Workface Planners on Advanced Work Packaging concepts.
• Support supervision and coordination of discipline Workface Planners as directed.
• Maintain IWP inputs in Teamworks and update as design evolves.
• Relay construction priorities to Engineering and Procurement teams and assist in tracking impacts.
• Coordinate with EPC automation personnel to support system configurations for IWPs.
• Identify planning gaps and elevate or collaborate to resolve issues.
• Work closely with Area Superintendents and Area Managers to support prioritization and execution.
• Ensure WFP responsibilities are effectively supported within assigned areas.

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.
• Possesses deep understanding of automations and suite of tools required to deliver a Workface Planning program – Primavera, Synchro 4D, Navisworks, ModelBuilder, Book Builder, TEAMWorks, Setroute, and XFighter (preferred).

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Familiarity with Engineering, Startup, or Project Controls is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of EPC tools such as TeamWorks, SmartPlant, Synchro 4D, and related systems.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across project functions.
• Ability to analyze project data and support reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams.
• Problem‑solving mindset with ability to support resolution of field challenges.
• Understanding of construction practices and workface planning principles.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit‑sharing components. Additional benefits are available to support career advancement, program delivery enhancements, and work‑life balance.

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].