Senior Planning Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer who will be pivotal in ensuring projects are delivered on time. The role requires substantial experience in project scheduling, utilizing advanced planning tools, and effective communication in a dynamic work environment. As an integral member of the project team, you will manage timelines and contribute to the success of a variety of infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Opportunity for part-time telework

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Requires experience with major civil and building projects.
• Bechtel mega project experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Monitor and validate subcontractor schedules.
• Develop schedule recovery plans.

Skills

Advanced planning tools

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

P6

Power BI

Job description

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• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
  
  

Requisition ID: 285061

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
  
  

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 .

Project Overview

The Infrastructure GBU is rapidly growing across the Globe including Australia and the United States. Project scope includes airports, renewables and clean power i.e solar, and combined cycle power plants. Bechtel experience is in high demand and critical to the success of each project, this is an opportune time to join these teams in support of the many projects and prospects. This position will require flexibility and may start in the home office with the expectation that mobilizing to a field site may become necessary to support our customers. Selected candidates will nationalize in receiving country after appropriate visa is obtained.

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 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

Level I

• 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
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements
  
  

Level II

• Applies established unit job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty including estimating parameters, factors, indices, productivity, and craft distribution reference data
• Performs integration of individual schedules into the total project plan.
• Prepares performing organization's work logic in support of overall project schedule
• Performs schedule resource loading and leveling
• Maintains open communications with other organizations to support schedule maintenance and reporting
• Identifies schedule restraints
• Develops schedule recovery plans
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

Level I

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

Level II

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Bechtel mega project experience required.
• Experience with development and construction of major civil and building projects.
• Advanced skills using latest planning tools include P6, Power BI, etc.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with a demonstrated ability to present planning and scheduling information to management and clients.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems that impact project scheduling.
• Knowledgeable about current industry and technical developments.
  
  

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

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.

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]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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