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• Reston, VA Only - Salary Range: $180,500 - $261,100 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) @@HD@@ Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:@@/HD@@ 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 . @@HD@@ Project Overview:@@/HD@@ The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year. The candidate for this position will start on a short-term assignment working from the home office in Reston, VA and then will later mobilize to the jobsite in Cheyenne, WY. @@HD@@ Job Summary:@@/HD@@ In this role, you will lead a team of planners and work with the project team to prepare schedule data for contract negotiations and project execution. The Planning Manager is accountable for schedule development, maintenance, forecasting, and monitoring activities. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects stay on track and on time. In addition to supervisory responsibilities, you will also have regular interfaces with senior internal and customer stakeholders. #LI-JL1 @@HD@@ Major Responsibilities:@@/HD@@ • Accountable for the development, maintenance, and forecasting of the project schedule • Establishes operational objectives and work plans, and delegates assignments to subordinates • Communicates with senior project management overall schedule progress, opportunities, and challenges • Regularly interacts with the client • 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 • Identifies schedule trends for management attention • Determines critical-path activities for the project • Develops critical path schedule reports and schedule performance metrics • Identifies, reports, and analyzes activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule • Monitors and analyzes subcontractor schedules • Evaluates subcontractor schedules for required workarounds or potential schedule improvements • Ensures schedule updates are provided on time to support project reporting requirements @@HD@@ Education and Experience Requirements:@@/HD@@ • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in engineering, construction management, business, or related field and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience • 5+ years of supervisory experience and demonstrated skills in applying team building leadership @@HD@@ Required Knowledge and Skills:@@/HD@@ • Experience in delivering large-scale combined cycle power projects or similar process plants • Experience in delivering fully integrated EPC projects • Advanced level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, as performed by Bechtel • Significant experience of leading, managing, and organizing teams of diverse backgrounds and experience to meet project objectives • Advanced skill in Primavera P6 and proficient in Microsoft Office 365 software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Excellent skill in oral and written communication, including experience presenting information to internal and external stakeholders • Ability to take initiative in project related tasks and coordination with various stakeholders, including senior management @@HD@@ Total Rewards/Benefits:@@/HD@@ 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 @@HD@@ Diverse teams build the extraordinary:@@/HD@@ 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. 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. The position to which you are applying may have additional background and drug screening requirements from those of your current position. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine if any additional background and drug screening is required for this position and work location. Bechtel's internal staffing policy includes the minimum time that you need to be in your current position before applying to a new position. Please refer to the applicable policy manual and ensure you meet the minimum requirements. Per Policy 203-Internal Staffing, the Functional Manager of all internal Bechtel employees that are selected to proceed with an interview as part of Bechtel's internal recruitment process will receive a notification including the position title and corresponding Functional Lead. Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.