Planning and Scheduling Manager, Sentinel

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Bechtel is on the Northrop Grumman Corp. team preparing to deliver the U.S. Sentinel system of inter-continental ballistic missiles and launch infrastructure. Sentinel is a vital U.S. Air Force program designed to modernize the nation's aging force of inter-continental ballistic missiles, which make up the ground element of the nuclear deterrent. As part of the Northrop Grumman Sentinel nationwide team, Bechtel will provide launch system design, construction, and integration.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

We invite you to join our team for this very interesting opportunity!

The Planning and Scheduling Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for managing planning activities for a significant area within the Sentinel project. This position establishes operational objectives and work plans, delegates assignments to subordinates, and serves as the technical scheduling subject matter expert (SME). The manager provides expert guidance on advanced scheduling methodologies, tools, and analytics, ensuring project schedules meet the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and integration. The role regularly interacts with senior management and external stakeholders, participates in the development and modification of company policies, and recommends changes that may impact overall company operations. The manager leads and mentors a team of planners, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment that consistently delivers high-quality, execution-ready project schedules aligned with corporate standards and customer expectations.

Additional Position Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States per contract requirements.
• Ability to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Agreement to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment and successful completion of the government screening process. Unescorted access approval required.
• Successful completion of required government background screening.

• Manage planning activities for a significant area within the project, including Level 3 and Level 4 schedules.
• Establish operational objectives and work plans; delegate assignments to subordinates.
• Provide leadership and direction for all schedule development, maintenance, and monitoring activities across the project.
• Identify schedule trends for management attention and analyze data to provide innovative solutions to scheduling challenges.
• Lead schedule analysis, problem solving, and performance studies; develop and apply guidance that supports effective diagnostic and analytical practices.
• Oversee schedule reporting, ensuring clear, accurate, and executive-ready presentation of schedule data to project and client leadership.
• Ensure full compliance with contractual and corporate scheduling requirements, including alignment with Earned Value Management System (EVMS) standards and certification.
• Maintain configuration control of the baseline schedule and support all baseline change control processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear understanding of schedule interactions, dependencies, and impacts to project execution.
• Identify schedule risks, constraints, and integration challenges resulting from interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Coordinate and review the integration of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction work scope into the total project plan, including key internal and external interfaces.
• Oversee the establishment, maintenance, and tracking of meaningful intermediate milestones across all phases of project execution.
• Lead the development and validation of activity durations, logic ties, and sequencing to ensure accurate, achievable schedules aligned with major project milestones.
• Oversee schedule resource loading, leveling, and analysis to support staffing and execution strategies.
• Develop and coordinate staffing plans, execution plans, and workload forecasts for planning and scheduling functions.
• Participate in the development, modification, and evaluation of company-wide policies and procedures related to scheduling.
• Prepare, coordinate, and deliver schedule-related presentations to company and client management.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide career development guidance, and support the growth of planning and scheduling team members.
• Participate in candidate interviews and contribute to hiring recommendations for planning and scheduling positions.

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

• Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, including hands-on experience applying it to complex engineering and construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead and oversee all planning and scheduling functions-schedule development, control, analysis-across both field and home office environments.
• Experience in establishing and applying scheduling criteria, standards, and methodologies for large, multi-discipline projects.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated capability in directing, developing, and training both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present schedule insights, analysis, and recommendations to project and client leadership.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and develop effective solutions to scheduling and project execution challenges.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current industry practices, scheduling techniques, and planning tool technologies.
• Advanced understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes, including how each discipline integrates into the project plan.
• Foundational engineering and construction management knowledge gained through specialized training or substantial practical experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to urgent project needs, shifting priorities, and high-pressure execution environments.
• Demonstrated success in working effectively with individuals and teams from diverse disciplines, backgrounds, and objectives.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality project controls, planning, and scheduling outcomes on large, complex programs.
• Ability to perform schedule risk analysis and incorporate risk to schedules.
• Regular interaction with senior management and external stakeholders, including customers, to negotiate and manage relationships.
• Participation in the development and modification of company policies and procedures related to scheduling.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Proven track record of successful project controls planning and scheduling delivery.

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