Start-Up Lead Planner (CSU)

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Infrastructure’s Renewables & Clean Power business line is seeking qualified project controls professionals for a forthcoming combined cycle power plant project planned in Wyoming. The project team will be based in Reston, VA; following contract award, selected candidates will relocate to designated project site in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the re-emerging power business

Job Summary:

The role of the Start-up Planner requires good grounding in engineering work processes, planning and schedule analysis and EPC project management requirements. The Start-up Planner provides key support to the Start-up manager and delivery team project controls groups in collating, analyzing and reporting against start up, testing and punch list clearance progress, accurately reflecting deliverable achievements, forecasting future achievements and identifying potential opportunities and challenges. Reporting to the Start-Up manager with a functional line of responsibility to the Planning Manager, working in collaboration with project controls and contracts and procurement, the Start-up Planner is an important team player in achieving our challenging goals. 

The candidate for this position must be a self-starter, able to work independently while remaining a team player, and capable of bringing potential scenarios and solutions to the table for group evaluation and scenario studies. The experience and skill set of the candidate is to include the following: 

Major Responsibilities:

• Establishes, maintains, and forecasts the schedule for all commissioning and startup activities
• Interfaces with the construction team regularly regarding system turnover packages, including scope, sequencing, and schedule
• Works closely with Engineering and Supply Chain to help prioritize and sequence their activities / deliverables to support testing and commissioning
• Develops, maintains, and forecasts commissioning and startup progress curves
• 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 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Requisite project experience: 

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in project controls
• At least three years of experience on a project jobsite as a construction planner, preferably with at least one assignment as a start-up planner, shutdown outage planner or maintenance planner, ideally with experience in setting up testing reporting systems

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present information to management and clients
• Proficient with PC operating systems and various essential software applications; advanced knowledge of multiple discipline-specific programs currently utilized at Bechtel, such as Primavera P6, Primavera Risk Analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to take initiative in project related tasks and coordination with various stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure effective project delivery
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team atmosphere
• Has an intermediate familiarity with engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes as executed by Bechtel
• Proven data management skills, ideally with some database development background.
• Able to carry out document research in a logical, structured manner
• Possesses an intermediate understanding of conducting Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis.
• Proven data management skills, ideally with some database development background.
• Able to carry out document research in a logical, structured manner

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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