Bechtel

Construction Automation Lead (Digital)

Bechtel$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field required, with 8-10 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • 10+ years supporting digital systems in construction or capital projects.
  • Hands-on experience with construction automation platforms and digital workflows.
  • Strong understanding of construction workflows and data requirements at the site level.
  • Proven troubleshooting abilities for system and workflow issues in active project settings.
  • Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff in a project environment.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills across various teams.

Responsibilities

  • Execute support for daily Construction Automation activities in the field.
  • Serve as the primary on-site expert for Construction Automation systems and tools.
  • Oversee the operation and performance of field execution systems.
  • Support deployment and configuration of Construction Automation systems per M&T standards.
  • Monitor data quality and workflow execution, resolving issues as they arise.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support for digital systems.
  • Supervise Construction Automation Specialists and support onboarding and user adoption efforts.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits to ensure employee well-being.
  • Programs to enhance corporate culture and career advancement opportunities.
  • Time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 295952
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Chandler, AZ


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); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences 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 the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

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-SM2

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) in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • 10+ years of experience supporting construction or capital project digital systems
  • 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


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • 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).

Physical / Work Environment
  • Full-time assignment at an active construction project site.
  • Significant time spent in field environments supporting crews directly.
  • Requires walking, climbing, and working in outdoor conditionsMay require travel across different areas of the project site.


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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