Construction Planner/Scheduler

Requisition ID: 297650 Relocation Authorized: National - Family Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: New Albany, OH 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 is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers. Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline Job Summary: The Construction Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, updating, analyzing, and reporting integrated construction schedules to support field execution objectives. The role interfaces with Construction, Field Engineering, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Subcontracts, Project Controls, and Client teams to ensure a logical, resource-driven path from engineering release and material availability through fabrication, delivery, and field installation aligned to construction sequence and turnover objectives. The Construction Planner supports the achievement of milestone commitments by providing schedule development and maintenance, Level 3 and Level 4 schedule updates, 3WLA planning, progress and performance measurement, forecasting, and critical path analysis throughout the construction lifecycle. #LI-SM2 Major Responsibilities: Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules using Primavera P6. Update and maintain Level 3 (project control) schedules to reflect actual progress, logic revisions, and current forecast. Develop and update Level 4 (detailed execution) schedules integrating engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field installation activities. Integrate engineering deliverable release, material required-on-site dates, and subcontractor activities into the overall construction schedule. Establish logic ties between engineering release, material delivery, and construction installation sequences. Develop work-area and system-based construction sequences aligned to area readiness, tie-ins, and turnover. Prepare and maintain 3-week look-ahead (3WLA) schedules in close collaboration with construction supervision to drive short-interval planning. Produce 90-day look-ahead schedules supporting field readiness and material availability. Coordinate schedule development around area and system availability, crew loading, and construction sequence objectives. Track constraints (engineering, materials, permits, and access) impacting field execution. Support work packaging and Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) alignment with the field installation plan. Update and maintain construction progress status, including physical percent complete and earned quantities. Analyze schedule performance and identify risks to construction milestones and turnover dates. Develop recovery plans and mitigation strategies for schedule deviations. Forecast completion dates for critical work fronts, systems, and milestones. Produce look-ahead schedules supporting field execution readiness. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience Required Knowledge and Skills: Primavera P6 scheduling expertise. Strong understanding of CPM scheduling methodology. Power BI dashboard development. Earned Value Management concepts. Advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of: Construction execution methods and field installation sequencing Engineering, procurement, fabrication, and material delivery interfaces Work packaging and Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) Short-interval planning and look-ahead scheduling Progress measurement and quantity tracking Subcontractor coordination and interface management Ability to interpret engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction interfaces. 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. 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 [email protected]