Bechtel is hiring project controls planning engineers who are interested in our growing US railway business. This is an exciting time for US Infrastructure projects and at present, and over the coming months and years, our customers are committing to new rail infrastructure projects, this gives a great opportunity to welcome new talent to the Bechtel family.  We are looking for people who want to be developed and

stretched into exciting and challenging roles within the organization. Specifically, we are recruiting for roles in the California Rail market (Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco), so if you are up for a challenge, register your interest and let’s discuss how we can grow together.

Bechtel’s engineering and construction business that spans the globe started with the western U.S. railway contracts first delivered by our founder, Warren A. Bechtel, in 1898. Although we have since diversified, rail remains at the heart of our company, and clients continue to choose us to deliver their most challenging projects. Bechtel rail people know that success requires delivery focus – and much more besides. We work hard to understand the priorities of the railway businesses that deploy the assets we build. We then make these priorities central to every stage of design and construction.

The Lead Planning Engineer is responsible for integrating engineering, construction, and procurements schedules for large scale light-rail and high-speed railway projects. Experiences typically include planning for construction through rural and urban locations, along active freight lines, bridge construction over navigable waterways, upgrading track and building or rehabilitating bridges, station stops, storage yards, and maintenance shops.

 This job requisition is for the early identification of interested candidates to support developing railway projects in the State of California.  Note we have a similar requisition for the State of New York.

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Directs all program level schedule development and maintenance monitoring activities. Develops, interprets, and executes policy objectives and standards applicable to schedule maintenance and the monitoring of development functions. 

·       Oversees the implementation of milestone schedules, engineering/procurement/construction closeout monitoring including documentation and planned maintenance activities. 

·       Manages the preparation of subject-specific schedules on an -as-required basis, including schedules for the Consortium and subcontractors when necessary 

·       Manages contract notice and reporting requirements. 

·       Directs schedule analysis/study and problem-solving activities. 

·       Develops and interprets guidelines applicable to the analysis function. 

·       Directs schedule reporting activities

·       Maintains required interfaces internal to the Joint Venture and with the Consortium Partner including scope change control, risk and Consortium reporting as necessary. 

·       Provides guidance to project director on overall schedule impacts and solutions.

 jOB QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, and 13 years’ experience. In Lieu of degree 19 years of relevant project controls experience with an emphasis on project planning in the Engineering and Construction industry.

·       Preference given to experience managing large rail system projects

·       Expert analytical and computer skills required.  

·       Experience and demonstrated skill in directing, planning, and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office. Experience and demonstrated skill in establishing criteria for project planning and scheduling activities.

·       Skilled in direction, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.

·       Skilled in oral and written communication, with a demonstrated ability to present planning and scheduling information to management and clients.

·       Demonstrated skill in identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Knowledgeable about current industry and technical developments.