Field Planner

Bechtel Global Corporation; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Schedule Engineer to join our Gulf Coast project team. You will prepare schedule data for proposals and negotiations, apply Bechtel's unit hours and pricing data, and integrate schedules across disciplines to support on-time delivery.

You will work with field teams to track progress, analyze constraints, and develop recovery plans to keep projects on track. This role is based at one of our Gulf Coast project locations.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, and project controls on large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in using Primavera and Microsoft Office Suite for schedule development and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains schedules for a specific discipline, identifies critical path activities, and reports issues to project management.
• Performs schedule development including WBS, durations, and logic.
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for potential improvements.
• Collaborates with field engineering, construction, and other project professionals.
• Engages in field construction activities, reviews progress, and coordinates planning.

Skills

Scheduling analysis

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Construction management knowledge

Bechtel software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

8–10 or 12–14 years experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID:293336

Relocation Authorized:National/International - Family

Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles,LA, Port Arthur, TX

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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. This position will be based at one of our Gulf Coast Project Locations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establishes, maintains and monitors the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty, identifying critical path activities and reporting issues and concerns to project management team.
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties.
• Evaluates subcontractor, subject and ad hoc project schedules for potential schedule improvements.
• Supports and engages with field engineering, construction discipline and other project professionals across various disciplines on a daily basis.
• Actively engages in field construction execution activities, reviews construction progress and performs site walkdowns, safety reviews and coordinates planning activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field.
• Experience in working with multiple disciplines, coordinating planning activities and managing direct tasks.
• Advanced level of knowledge in using multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used by Bechtel (e.g. Primavera, and the Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.

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