Planning Lead

Bechtel • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, you will work with the project team to lead a team to manage the entire set of planning activities for assigned projects. You will identify schedule trends, analyze data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges, ensure schedule updates are completed on time, and be responsible for reporting requirements. Your leadership will be essential in driving scheduling efficiency and project success.

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.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications. Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications currently used in Bechtel (Primavera and Microsoft Office Applications, for example).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages planning activities for a significant area within a project, including Level 3 and Level 4 schedules
• Identifies schedule trends for management attention
• Analyzes data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges
• Ensures schedule updates are completed in time to support project reporting requirements
• Supports project organizational and administrative activities

Benefits

• Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
• Advancing careers
• Delivering programs to enhance our culture
• Providing time to recharge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level