Bechtel

Lead CIF Field Engineer

Bechtel • $105K — $160K *
Clay, NY 13041In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required.
  • 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Strong leadership experience managing field engineering teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of coatings, insulation, and fireproofing systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering and technical documents.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of CIF Field Engineers.
  • Support staffing, training, and resource planning.
  • Oversee development of Installation Work Packages (IWPs) and workface readiness.
  • Coordinate with various teams to resolve field issues and maintain progress.
  • Review and support technical documentation and construction drawings.
  • Track CIF quantity and quality documentation, ensuring compliance.
  • Promote safe execution of CIF work activities adhering to the Zero Accident Philosophy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance options.
  • Generous paid time off totaling 160 hours annually.
  • Nine paid holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Discretionary bonuses and a 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 298423
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Clay, NY
  • Salary Range: 105,000 - 160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's 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 Lead Coatings Insulation Fireproofing (CIF) Field Engineer will supervise and manage field engineering activities for Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing (CIF) scopes within assigned project areas. This role leads multiple CIF Field Engineers, coordinates closely with superintendents, craft professionals, subcontractors, engineering, project controls, turnover teams, and helps ensure CIF work is planned, documented, and executed safely, with quality, and on schedule. The position is responsible for supporting construction readiness, work package development, material coordination, quantity control, quality verification, technical issue resolution, progress reporting, and turnover activities in accordance with project requirements, specifications, codes and quality standards. #LI-ME1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise multiple CIF Field Engineers, set priorities, manages resources, and promote consistent use of project procedures, work processes, and field engineering standards.
  • Support staffing, training, resource planning, and workload coordination for assigned CIF field engineering scopes.
  • Oversee development of Installation Work Packages (IWPs), short interval planning, workface readiness, sequencing, access, permits, materials, and constraint removal for CIF work activities.
  • Coordinate with superintendents, Craft Professionals, subcontractors, engineering, quality, project controls, and other disciplines to resolve field issues, maintain progress, and support project schedules.
  • Review and support construction drawings, sketches, field instructions, specifications, installation details, subcontractor submittals, inspection test plans, RFIs, field changes, and related technical documentation within delegated authority.
  • Oversee CIF quantity tracking, installed quantity verification, material readiness, progress reporting, quality documentation, NCR resolution, punch closure, and turnover documentation.
  • Confirm CIF materials, coating systems, insulation materials, fireproofing materials, and specialty installation tools are available and aligned with construction execution needs.
  • Promote and support the Zero Accident Philosophy, safe execution of CIF activities, quality compliance, rework prevention, and timely escalation of risks that may affect safety, quality, cost, or schedule.


Education and Experience Requirements:

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


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience leading field engineering teams, setting priorities, developing staff, supporting employee development, and coordinating work across construction, engineering, project controls, quality, startup, subcontractors, and client representatives.
  • Strong knowledge of coatings, surface preparation, insulation systems, fireproofing systems, jacketing, vapor barriers, personnel protection applications, technical standards, installation requirements, inspection points, and work sequences for large industrial projects.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, isometrics, IWPs, subcontract documents, vendor information, installation standards, inspection requirements, test plans, project procedures, RFIs, NCR's and field changes.


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.com/total-rewards.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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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