Bechtel

Construction Automation Lead

Bechtel$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with 8-10 years relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
  • Hands-on experience with construction automation platforms and digital workflows in EPC or construction
  • Strong understanding of construction workflows and site-level data requirements
  • Experience in project controls, ES&H, commissioning, and multiple disciplines on major capital projects
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for system and workflow issues in live project settings
  • Experience in supervising and mentoring technical staff
  • Strong communication and coordination skills across various teams and stakeholders
  • Familiarity with drone-based construction data tools and Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage daily Construction Automation activities to support field operations.
  • Act as the primary on-site expert for Construction Automation systems and tools.
  • Oversee the performance and operation of automation systems on construction sites.
  • Deploy and configure Construction Automation systems according to company standards.
  • Monitor usage and resolve any operational issues affecting daily functions.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for site digital systems.
  • Translate site execution needs into practical automation solutions.
  • Supervise Construction Automation Specialists and coordinate their work.
  • Facilitate training and user adoption for project teams and contractors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits to support employee wellbeing.
  • Programs aimed at career advancement and cultural enhancement.
  • Time off policies to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for sustainable personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 299018
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: New Albany, OH


Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

The Construction Automation Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution, support, and supervision of Construction Automation activities on an assigned construction project. This role serves as the primary on-site delivery lead for digital tools, workflows, and system integrations supporting construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning and startup, and turnover activities. The role combines hands-on subject matter expertise with first-line supervisory responsibility. It is focused on execution in the field, including system deployment, issue resolution, user adoption, and consistent application of approved M&T Construction Automation standards. The role works closely with project management, field supervision, contractors, clients, vendors, and corporate teams to ensure digital solutions are aligned with project needs and effectively deployed in the field. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Execute and support day-to-day Construction Automation activities in support of construction execution and field operations.
  • Serve as the primary on-site subject matter expert for Construction Automation systems, tools, and workflows.
  • Own the day-to-day operation and performance of Construction Automation systems supporting field execution.
  • Support deployment, configuration, and operation of approved Construction Automation systems in alignment with M&T standards.
  • Monitor system usage, data quality, and workflow execution and resolve issues impacting daily operations.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support for site digital systems and integrations.
  • Translate field execution needs and requests into practical automation solutions within approved standards and configurations.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of Construction Automation Specialists, as assigned.
  • Support training, onboarding, and user adoption efforts for project teams and contractors. Identify recurring operational issues or risks and escalate systemic items as appropriate.
  • Capture site-level issues and lessons learned and provide continuous improvement recommendations to the M&T Construction Automation function.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Hands-on experience configuring and supporting construction automation platforms and digital workflows in an EPC or construction environment
  • Strong understanding of construction workflows, field execution, and site-level data requirements
  • Experience supporting project controls, ES&H, quality, commissioning, and various other functions and disciplines on major capital projects
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system, workflow, and integration issues in active project environments
  • Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff in a project setting
  • Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across project management, field supervision, contractors, vendors, and client teams
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into practical, field-oriented solutions
  • Proven ability to drive user adoption and influence teams in a construction environment
  • Ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a fast-paced, active construction setting
  • Experience with drone-based construction data capture and processing workflows (e.g., Propeller, DroneDeploy).
  • Hands-on experience supporting or administering Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) in a project or site environment.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) supporting field use cases.
  • Experience with construction/project platforms such as Procore, Hexagon Smart Completions, Setroute, or equivalent systems.
  • Familiarity with data integration concepts between construction systems and reporting or analytics platforms.
  • Experience supporting digital tools for turnover, commissioning, or completions.
  • Prior experience on large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction projects (semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, or similar).


Total Rewards/Benefits:

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

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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