Project Controls - Planner

Bechtel; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel in San Angelo, TX is seeking a Planner to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules for the Cold Creek Solar & Storage Project. You will apply unit job hour data, perform schedule integrations, and develop recovery plans, evaluating subcontractor schedules for risks and improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 5–12 years of experience, with strong skills in Primavera P6 and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present to management and clients.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders and multi-task to ensure project delivery.
• Understanding of project controls processes: cost, planning, risk, estimating, trend reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for schedule baseline preparation and initial project setup
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for specific disciplines, commodities, areas and/or specialties
• Performs schedule development tasks including WBS, activity durations, logic ties, and planned percent complete
• Performs schedule monitoring including identifying critical activities and updating functions
• Identifies and reports on activities on the critical path and near-critical paths
• Identifies schedule trends for management attention
• Reviews, validates, integrates, and monitors subcontractor schedules

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Risk analysis

Large-scale projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: San Angelo, TX

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.

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Project Overview:

The Cold Creek Solar & Storage Project is a large‑scale renewable energy development located near San Angelo, Texas, delivering 430 MWac of solar generation paired with a 170 MWac (340 MWh) battery energy storage system. Developed in partnership with Doral Renewables, this project represents one of Bechtel’s largest single‑phase solar projects to date and its fifth solar facility in Texas.

Job Summary:

The Planner is responsible for schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities. You will apply established unit job hour and pricing data, perform schedule integrations, prepare work logic, identify constraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate subcontractor schedules for risks and improvements. #LI-ML1

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for schedule baseline preparation and initial project setup
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for specific disciplines, commodities, areas and/or specialties
• Performs schedule development tasks to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the planned percent complete work-off
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Identifies and reports on activities that are on the critical path, as well as activities that are on near-critical paths
• Identifies schedule trends for management attention
• Reviews, validates, integrates, and monitors subcontractor schedules

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, construction management, business or related field and 5 - 8 years of relevant experience or 9 - 12 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• • Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present information to management and clients
  • Proficient in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office 365 software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to take initiative in project related tasks and coordination with various stakeholders
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure effective project delivery
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team atmosphere
  • Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques
  • Demonstrated understanding of project controls core processes and procedures including, cost control, planning, risk analysis, estimating, trend reporting and information management
  • Experience in delivering large-scale process plant projects

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

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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.

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