Project Scheduler

Bechtel Corporation•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Scheduler independently develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated project schedules, collaborating with cross-functional teams to keep schedules aligned with project objectives. The role provides data-driven insights, identifies risks and variances, and supports decision-making through proactive schedule analysis and recommendations. It is part of Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology, which provides EPC services in semiconductor manufacturing and supply chains, data centers, electric vehicles, and life sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated experience in schedule development, maintenance, and analysis across EPC project phases.
Ability to independently analyze schedule performance and provide actionable recommendations.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and identify risks and trends.
Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office applications.
Working knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and startup processes.
Understanding of schedule integration and interface management across disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present schedule information clearly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing project needs.
Familiarity with schedule risk analysis concepts and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules in Primavera P6 or equivalent, including scope definition, logic development, activity sequencing, and durations.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and subcontractor teams to align schedules with project milestones and execution strategy.
Integrate subcontractor and vendor schedules into the overall project schedule, ensuring consistency and completeness.
Develop, maintain, and integrate Level 3 Control Schedules, Level 4 Medium-Term Schedules, and Level 5 Implementation Schedules.
Monitor schedule performance, productivity, and progress against baseline plans, identifying trends and deviations.
Analyze critical paths, float, and schedule variances.
Conduct schedule impact and what-if analyses to assess risks and delays.
Collaborate with project teams to evaluate execution alternatives and develop mitigation and recovery strategies for schedule risks and opportunities.
Prepare and maintain short-term lookahead schedules, such as three-week or rolling lookaheads.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly schedule reports, progress updates, and analysis to project stakeholders.
Ensure schedule quality, logic integrity, and compliance with project controls procedures and standards.
Participate in schedule reviews and communicate schedule status, risks, and recommendations.