Engineering Planning Supervisor, Poland Nuclear

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,800 - 203,700; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Planning and Scheduling Manager for a project in Reston, Virginia. This role will oversee engineering procurement planning and ensure project objectives are met while leading a team focused on strategic scheduling tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a background in managing capital projects, advanced Primavera P6 experience, and the ability to navigate nuclear security regulations. A part-time telework model applies, requiring in-person attendance for at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Requires 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Must possess the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must pass nuclear security screening and pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and scheduling of engineering procurement scope.
• Lead schedule development, integration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with project controls requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and Scheduling

Stakeholder Communication

Primavera P6

Nuclear Regulations Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Details

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: $140,800 - $203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Project Overview

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.

Job Summary

This position reports to the Project Planning Manager and oversees the planning and scheduling of engineering procurement scope, reports progress, and initiates actions to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within requirements and quality expectations. This role is in our Reston, Virginia office.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.”

Major Responsibilities

Leadership and Organizational Management

• Leads the planning and scheduling organization, for the engineering scope.
• Provides leadership to planners responsible for day-to-day execution of planning activities.
• Conducts performance management, mentoring, and capability development for planning personnel.

Planning & Scheduling Governance

• Lead all schedule development, integration, maintenance, and monitoring activities for the engineering scope.
• Ensures adherence to planning and scheduling standards, procedures, and governance aligned with contractual and corporate requirements.
• Maintains configuration control of the approved baseline schedule and supports project change management processes for the engineering scope.
• Ensures compliance with Earned Value Management and project controls requirements.
• Oversees schedule quality, logic integrity, and consistency.
• Ensures alignment in engineering schedule tasks with other functions (procurement, construction, etc.).

Schedule Analysis, Risk & Recovery – pertaining to engineering schedule tasks

• Directs schedule analysis, forecasting, and performance evaluation activities.
• Leads development of schedule recovery and mitigation strategies when required.
• Provides strategic recommendations to project leadership regarding schedule risk and execution options.
• Supports commercial, change management, and claims avoidance/resolution efforts through schedule analysis.

Reporting & Executive Interface – pertaining to engineering schedule tasks

• Oversees preparation and presentation of schedule status, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Serves as subject matter expert supporting project controls leadership, senior project leadership and client reviews.
• Communicates complex schedule issues clearly to project controls management, executive management and stakeholders.
• Supports integrated project reporting and decision-making processes.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's or master'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 leading large planning and scheduling organizations on major capital projects.
• Possess the legal right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to pass nuclear security screening requirements and be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear power facility.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check including verification of employment, education, and travel.
• Advanced expertise in Primavera P6 applied to complex EPC projects.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing engineering and construction planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and in the home office.
• Extensive experience integrating engineering, procurement, construction, and startup schedules.
• Strong understanding of construction execution methodologies and field planning practices.
• Proven ability to establish organizational processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Demonstrated capability to influence senior project leadership and construction execution decisions.
• Experience addressing complex project issues requiring evaluation of multiple variables and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied backgrounds and objectives.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Nuclear power project experience, particularly new-build or first-of-a-kind projects.
• Experience working within regulated or owner-oversight environments.
• Experience managing planning organizations exceeding 5 personnel.
• Experience supporting multi-contractor or consortium delivery models.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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].