Senior Planner/Scheduler

Bechtel Nevada, United States of America

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Senior Planner/Scheduler

Requisition ID: 296713

Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far – enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year.

As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services.

Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway.

The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.

Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium.

Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project.

Job Summary:

The Senior Planner will be assigned to the project full-time, taking directions from the Planning Manager. The Sr. Planner will be responsible for maintenance and monitoring activities. Conduct schedule analysis/study and problem-solving activities. Work on management of contractor and subcontractor schedules, including baseline schedules, monthly schedules, and recovery schedules, etc. Responsible for maintaining configuration control of the baseline schedule and supporting the project’s baseline change control process. Works with all departments to ensure understanding of schedule interactions and dependencies. Identifies schedule considerations and problems resulting from interdisciplinary or group restraints and interfaces. Responsible for coordinating and reviewing the integration of Engineering, Procurement and Construction work scope into the total project plan, including identification of key interfaces with internal and external entities. Responsible for coordinating and reviewing the establishment and tracking of progress on meaningful intermediate milestones through all phases of project execution. Responsible for coordinating and reviewing schedule resource loading and leveling. Prepares, coordinates, and help planning manager for planning and scheduling presentations to Bechtel and client management, as required. Support planning manager on day-to-day activities and develop Monthly schedule package.

Our expectation is that this role will be well-organized with strong verbal and written communication skills. This person is expected to support management with other requirements when needed.
"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” #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

Prepares schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations
Establishes and maintains the schedule for a specific discipline area or specialty
Performs schedule development duties to include establishing the work breakdown structure (WBS), determining the work activity duration, establishing the proper workflow logic ties, and developing the 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

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:

Home office on previous Bechtel large/mega projects is required.
Field office experience is desired.Demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for Project Controls activities directly related to Planning and Scheduling.
Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory, and personnel administrative functions.
Advanced level of knowledge in MS Office, Power-BI, Primavera P6 and MS project.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision.
High level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and variance analysis.
Skilled in oral and written communication.Strong leadership and organizational Skills.
Skilled in developing sophisticated progress reports and conduct Monthly schedule meetings internal and with customer.
Knowledge of project management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Advanced level of knowledge in MS Office, Power-BI, Primavera P6 and MS project.Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
Expert level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes, as performed by Bechtel.
Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
Knowledge of current industry and technical developments.Ability to effectively interface with multiple personnel and produce deliverables on time and with high quality.
Able to work independently to meet project deadlines.Must have the right to work in the USA prior to applying for this role (i.e., no visa requirements).

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

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