Senior Project Scheduler & Planning Lead

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA, is seeking a senior scheduler to join the project team supporting proposals and contract negotiations for large-scale energy and infrastructure initiatives. You will apply established scheduling data, develop WBS, and monitor critical paths to keep programs on track.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Primavera P6 and risk analysis tools, and experience across field and home-office environments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, both in the field and at the home office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PC operating systems and various essential software applications; advanced knowledge of multiple discipline-specific programs currently utilized at Bechtel, such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possesses an intermediate understanding of conducting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Has an intermediate familiarity with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes as executed by Bechtel

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

Skills

Scheduling

Primavera P6

MS Office

Communication skills

Schedule risk analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Primavera Risk Analysis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Reston, VA, is seeking a senior scheduler to join the project team supporting proposals and contract negotiations for large-scale energy and infrastructure initiatives. You will apply established scheduling data, develop WBS, and monitor critical paths to keep programs on track.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Primavera P6 and risk analysis tools, and experience across field and home-office environments.