Strategic Planning Coordinator

About the Role

Join an extraordinary opportunity to shape Poland's energy future as a Field Construction Planner with Bechtel, working on the groundbreaking AP1000 nuclear power reactor project in Lubiatowo. This critical position supports the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phase of Poland's first AP1000 nuclear facility, partnering with Westinghouse Electric Company and the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ).

As part of Bechtel's legacy of completing over 25,000 projects across 160 countries since 1898, you'll contribute to building resilient infrastructure that creates jobs, grows economies, and makes the world safer and cleaner. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on a first-of-a-kind nuclear project that will establish Poland's nuclear energy foundation for generations to come.

Major Responsibilities
Schedule Development & Management

• Lead comprehensive schedule development, data analysis, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and communicate critical project milestones across all project phases
• Review and validate scheduled work activities to ensure alignment with project objectives and milestone achievement
• Develop integrated EPC schedules incorporating engineering, procurement, and construction requirements

Resource Planning & Coordination

• Review schedule resource loading and leveling processes for optimal workforce utilization
• Analyze bulk commodity design and purchase release curves to optimize procurement timing
• Coordinate work sequences with performing organizations to align with total EPC project execution plans
• Integrate interdisciplinary requirements and constraints to establish logical work sequences

Critical Path Analysis

• Determine EPC critical-path procurement activities and identify significant interdisciplinary supporting activities
• Monitor schedule deviations for assigned disciplines and specialties, including subcontractor submittals
• Recommend corrective actions and workaround solutions to maintain project schedule integrity
• Identify procurement-related critical path elements and potential bottlenecks

Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Ensure accurate representation of total quantities within schedules by discipline and specialty
• Incorporate required job hour expenditures and cost considerations into developed schedules
• Develop comprehensive schedule commentary for monthly progress reports and executive briefings
• Maintain P6 schedule quality metrics and support EPC phase reporting requirements

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Interface effectively with project team members across engineering, procurement, and construction disciplines
• Maintain open communication channels with various organizations to support schedule maintenance
• Provide cost support and planning expertise as requested by project leadership
• Support planning studies, forecasts, and problem-solving exercises throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university (or international equivalent) with 10+ years of relevant work experience, or 12+ years of relevant professional experience
• Extensive experience supporting large-scale construction execution in challenging field environments
• Nuclear power project experience, particularly with new-build or first-of-a-kind developments
• Prior nuclear power plant development, permitting, engineering, and procurement experience preferred

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Primavera P6 scheduling software on complex EPC projects
• Experience with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) or similar execution methodologies
• Proficiency in Power BI, Synchro 4D, and Acumen Fuse software platforms
• Significant expertise in preparing, monitoring, and reporting schedule information across engineering, procurement, and construction phases

Professional Competencies

• Proven ability to plan, organize, perform, review, and present complex planning and scheduling deliverables
• Demonstrated capability to prepare and review technical products independently with minimal supervision
• High level of professional judgment and technical knowledge related to planning, scheduling, engineering design, and construction practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Communication & Leadership

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across diverse, multicultural teams
• Ability to influence and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines and organizational levels

Security & Compliance Requirements

• Must successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screening and comprehensive background check
• Ability to meet nuclear security screening requirements and obtain unescorted access authorization
• Compliance with U.S. Department of Energy regulations under 10 CFR Part 810
• Verification of employment history, educational credentials, and travel background required

Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support your professional growth and personal well