Lead Planner​/Scheduler

Job Details

Relocation Authorized:
National - Family

Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location:

Chandler, AZ

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.

• Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations
• Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
• Performs schedule development duties including establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining work activity duration, establishing workflow logic ties, and developing required job expenditure
• Performs schedule monitoring, including identifying critical activities and updating functions for specific applications, disciplines, or specialties
• Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics
• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialty work activities supporting interdisciplinary requirements
• Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule
• Monitors and validates subcontractor schedules
• Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements

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

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, including 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 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

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 .