Planner

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated in Houston, Texas, is seeking a dedicated scheduling professional to manage and prepare schedule data for proposals and contract negotiations. The role involves developing and maintaining discipline-specific schedules, performing monitoring and schedule analysis, and ensuring projects run smoothly. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree along with 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of equivalent experience. Strong skills in Primavera 6 and Microsoft Office Applications are required, along with effective problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in planning and scheduling.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Establish and maintain the schedule for a specific discipline area.
• Perform schedule monitoring and analysis for critical activities.
• Assist with maintenance of critical path schedule reports.
• Monitor and validate subcontractor schedules.

Skills

Experience in planning and scheduling

Problem-solving skills

Oral and written communication

Project Controls expertise

Knowledge of engineering and construction management

Flexibility in responding to project requests

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

5-8 years relevant experience or 9-12 years relevant work experience

Tools

Primavera 6

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

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. #LI-BH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the required job expenditure
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Assists with maintenance of critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Performs schedule analysis and studies of problem areas to determine criticality of schedule activities
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
• Assists with schedule recovery plans

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 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 and the home office.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Advanced proficiency with Project Controls operating systems, including Primavera 6 and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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