Planner/Scheduler

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

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.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data centre, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform advanced planning and scheduling activities for project scopes or complex projects, supporting schedule development, integration, analysis, and forecasting. You will provide schedule expertise, support project execution strategies, and contribute to informed project decision-making while ensuring alignment with project controls standards and best practices.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules in Primavera P6 (or equivalent), ensuring alignment with project execution strategy and key milestones.
• Establish schedule structure, sequencing, and logic to support effective execution across engineering, procurement, and construction phases. Integrate discipline, subcontractor, and vendor schedules into a cohesive and aligned project schedule.
• Perform advanced schedule analysis, including critical path evaluation, float management, and productivity trend analysis.
• Identify schedule risks and perform impact analyses to evaluate potential outcomes and alternatives.
• Evaluate and recommend mitigation strategies, recovery plans, and execution adjustments to address schedule risks and performance issues.
• Provide forward-looking insights and recommendations based on schedule data, trends, and performance metrics to support project decision-making. Interface with project management and stakeholders regarding schedule performance, risks, and forecasts.
• Prepare and deliver schedule reports and presentations, translating complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• Ensure adherence to project controls procedures, scheduling standards, and best practices, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Share planning and scheduling knowledge with project team members and provide technical support as needed.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading schedule development and analysis on complex EPC projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, including schedule development, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong ability to perform and interpret critical path analysis, schedule impact assessments, and scenario evaluations.
• Experience integrating multi-discipline and subcontractor schedules.
• Strong understanding of the EPC lifecycle, execution strategies, and project controls practices.
• Ability to provide schedule-based insights and recommendations to support project decision-making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage effectively with project leadership.
• Experience mentoring or guiding less experienced planners is preferred.
• Familiarity with schedule risk analysis concepts and tools (e.g., QSRA, PRA) is preferred.

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.