Planner/Scheduler

Bechtel • Lake Charles, LA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will work with the project team to assist in the preparation, establishment, and maintenance of schedule data for proposals or contracts. You will perform schedule development duties, monitoring, reporting, and analysis and assist with schedule recovery plans. Your work will enable Bechtel to optimize the scheduling details for critical activities to best achieve project deadlines and objectives. #LI-CS1

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision. This includes using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis.
• Proficiency in using PC operating systems and several basic software applications. Proficiency in using multiple discipline-specific software applications currently used by Bechtel (e.g., Ecosys, Primavera, and Microsoft PowerBi).

Responsibilities

• Performs cost estimating, analysis, and control activities, as directed
• Performs schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities, as directed
• Assists in preparing cost/schedule data for proposals or contracts
• Assists in the development and support of project trend program
• Assists with budget allocation and reporting/cost control regime for specific construction discipline or group of disciplines
• Gathers and verifies data on schedule, work force, and quantities to update and status discipline or specialty progress and performance reports
• Assists with developing and maintaining scope-specific schedules for easy integration into the total project plan following established project procedures/practices
• Assists with developing discipline level work logics in support of overall project schedule
• Assists with reporting progress relative to established milestones for total project or major portions of the project
• Assists the Project Risk Specialist or Project Risk Manager in the preparation of risk analysis recommendations, reports, metrics, and presentations

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

What This Job Offers

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