Planning Supervisor

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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. 

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Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994.  With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Job Summary:

In this position, Candidate will prepare/manage construction schedules as necessary, perform schedule integrations, review logic, identify restraints and potential impacts, develop recovery plans, and evaluate schedules for improvements to ensure projects stay on track. Candidate will also prepare and develop construction resource histograms, forecast and actual curves, prepare reports and analyze shortfalls and suggest mitigation plans.

Major Responsibilities:

• Perform Work Front Analysis
• Support implementation of the project Integrated Materials Management Program and monitor execution across Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Controls, and Construction.
• Determine work sequences for assigned disciplines or specialties, identify inter-discipline constraints, and determine information requirements for milestone events and project needs.
• Coordinate with Engineering to identify bulk materials and manage information exported from Engineering automation tools to downstream systems.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction, and Project Controls to ensure adherence to execution plans, proper sequencing, and material availability.
• Monitor data integration activities for consistency with the plan and project requirements.
• Prepare commodity-specific cross-functional reports on acquisition progress and identify issues requiring attention or escalation.
• At jobsite locations, coordinate with Field Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, suppliers, and subcontractors to facilitate timely material delivery.
• Report schedule deviations and recommend corrective actions or workaround solutions.
• Liaise with Engineering and Supply Chain to analyze material substitutions when originally engineered materials are unavailable to meet Construction needs

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
• Must have at least 8 years of experience in construction planning

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, including cost estimating, cost control, and cost analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and home office.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for Project Controls activities.
• Skilled in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and nontechnical personnel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication, with demonstrated ability to present Project Controls information to management/client.
• Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
• Advanced level of 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. 
• Knowledge of current industry and technical developments.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivery, communication, and training of risk processes and procedures.
• Expert capabilities in the use of the various PERM tools and methods including use of Active Risk Manager (ARM) software, @RISK, and Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA) and/or Acumen Risk and including risk statement drafting, preparation of treatment plans, and providing written risk analysis and reports for Senior Management levels.
• Must have at least 8 years of experience in construction planning

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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