Area Lead Planner/Scheduler

Bechtel • Brownsville, TX

28d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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
• 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
• Prepares project control plans and detailed staffing utilization plans for discipline or specialty activities.
• Assists in preparing schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Participates in developing and presenting training classes on designated subjects and on-the-job training for specific processes and practices.
• Performs personnel performance reviews when delegated.
• Interviews candidates and makes recommendations for employment decisions.
• Ascertains that the correct scope of work is reflected on all schedules.
• Integrates interdiscipline schedule requirements and constraints to establish logical work sequences for assigned disciplines or specialties.
• Works with the performing organizations and units to coordinate work sequences with the total project plan.
• Establishes and implements methods for determining activity durations within assigned disciplines or specialties.
• Develops quantity release or installation curves for assigned disciplines or specialties.
• Develops and monitors short term (2-4 week) engineering and/or construction schedules.
• Monitors schedule deviation for assigned disciplines or specialties including subcontractor submittals, and recommends corrective action/workaround solutions for project considerations.
• Develops and writes the schedule commentary that appears in the monthly progress and similar reports.
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule, and prepares and presents the Schedule Impact Report (CIAR).

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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees