Senior Planner

Bechtel; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Scheduler to lead planning and scheduling for a Clay, NY semiconductor fab project. You will direct schedule development, integration, and analysis across engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Join a global leader known for delivering complex infrastructure with agile practices. You will mentor junior planners, drive data-informed decisions, and present actionable schedule insights to project leadership while

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading schedule development on complex EPC projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for development, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to perform critical path analysis, schedule impacts, and scenario evaluations.
• Experience integrating multi-discipline and subcontractor schedules.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; engage with project leadership.
• Mentoring or guiding less experienced planners is preferred.
• Familiarity with schedule risk analysis concepts/tools (QSRA/PRA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules in Primavera P6.
• Establish schedule structure, sequencing, and logic to support effective execution across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Lead integration of discipline, subcontractor, and vendor schedules into a cohesive and aligned project schedule.
• Perform advanced schedule analysis, including critical path evaluation, float management, and productivity trend analysis.
• Lead schedule risk identification and perform impact and scenario analysis to evaluate potential outcomes and alternatives.
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies, recovery plans, and execution adjustments to address schedule risks and performance issues.
• Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations based on schedule data, trends, and performance metrics to support project decision-making.
• Serve as a key interface with project management and stakeholders on schedule performance, risks, and forecasts.
• Prepare and deliver schedule reporting and presentations, translating complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• Ensure adherence to project controls procedures, scheduling standards, and best practices; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and support development of team capability.

Skills

Primavera P6

Schedule development

Critical path analysis

Multidisciplinary coordination

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

QSRA/PRA

Primavera P6

Job description

Requisition ID: 298793

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Clay, NY
• Salary Range: $105,000-$160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Project Overview

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle 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. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead planning and scheduling efforts for project scopes or entire projects, providing strategic direction on schedule development, integration, and analysis. You will drive data-informed decision-making, support project execution strategies, and mentor junior planners while ensuring alignment with project controls standards and best practices. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 (or equivalent), ensuring alignment with project execution strategy and key milestones.
• Establish schedule structure, sequencing, and logic to support effective execution across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Lead integration of discipline, subcontractor, and vendor schedules into a cohesive and aligned project schedule.
• Perform advanced schedule analysis, including critical path evaluation, float management, and productivity trend analysis.
• Lead schedule risk identification and perform impact and scenario analysis to evaluate potential outcomes and alternatives.
• Develop and recommend mitigation strategies, recovery plans, and execution adjustments to address schedule risks and performance issues.
• Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations based on schedule data, trends, and performance metrics to support project decision-making.
• Serve as a key interface with project management and stakeholders on schedule performance, risks, and forecasts.
• Prepare and deliver schedule reporting and presentations, translating complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• Ensure adherence to project controls procedures, scheduling standards, and best practices; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners and support development of team capability.

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

• Demonstrated experience leading schedule development and analysis on complex EPC projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule development, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong ability to perform and interpret critical path analysis, schedule impacts, and scenario evaluations.
• Experience in integrating multi-discipline and subcontractor schedules.
• Strong understanding of EPC lifecycle, execution strategies, and project controls practices.
• Ability to provide strategic insights and influence project decision-making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including engagement with project leadership.
• Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced planners is preferred.
• Familiarity with schedule risk analysis concepts/tools (e.g., QSRA/PRA) is preferred.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, 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

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