Planner

Bechtel•Houston, 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

Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems driven by data.
Skilled in oral and written communication.
Advanced proficiency with Project Controls operating systems, including Primavera 6 and Microsoft Office Applications.
Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Demonstrated flexibility to respond to urgent project requests and/or changing priorities.

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