Corporate Senior Planner

Requisition ID: 300134

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Houston, TX, Reston, VA

Salary Range for Reston, VA only: $123,400 - $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Job Summary:

Corporate EPC group Planning/scheduling expert, works with Planning groups across the enterprise business lines, helps coordinate management of the Planning & Performance Knowledge network website, provides guidance to projects on scheduling issues. Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to planning and scheduling problems. Provides generally non-routine scheduling guidance and support to projects. The position is based full time in Houston, TX or Reston, VA. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

Actively engages in coordinating activities for the Planning & Performance Management Knowledge Network

Assists conducting project cold eyes reviews and Planning process assessments

Provides guidance to NDEU project controls central functions with development of analytical dashboards

Coordinates with Planning groups across all business lines/GBU’s on a frequent basis for discussions on procedures and brain storming sessions

Coordinates with software application vendors to provide feedback to senior management

Engages with other functions for innovation and information coordination

Assists teaching of scheduling classes as part of Corporate team

Coordinates Planning committee interface meetings

Works with lead planners to coordinate information gathering and quality checks for Schedule Metrics

Provides guidance to junior project controls personnel on best practices and general coaching on practices and procedures

Works with other EPC functions to update scheduling procedures

Provides comments and recommendations for planning and scheduling requirements relative to staffing and project control.

Provides support to projects for schedule reviews and proposals schedules

Provides guidance and support to projects for conducting schedule contingency workshops, on an as needed basis

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in engineering discipline, business, construction management, or related field and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Must possess the right to work and remain in the United States without sponsorship

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, on an as needed basis

At least 10 years of Planning experience, including a significant portion as Field Planner

At least 3-5 years as Lead Planner on project

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, procurement, construction, and Start Up/Pre-commissioning practices

Familiar with all Bechtel core Scheduling procedures and practices

Strong analytical skills

Strong report writing skills

Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel.

High proficiency in use of Primavera P6

Proficiency with use of Primavera Risk Analyzer (PRA)

Ability to run schedule quality and health checks using Acumen Fuse and other applications

Basic knowledge of Power BI

Total Rewards/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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com