Construction Automation Lead

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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 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, turnover activities, and other construction systems and platforms. The Construction Automation Lead combines hands-on subject matter expertise with first‑line supervisory responsibility. The role focuses on tactical execution, issue resolution, user adoption, and consistent application of approved M&T Construction Automation standards, tools, and configurations in the field.

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
• 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 to project or Construction Automation leadership 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

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 10+ years of experience supporting construction or capital project digital systems
• Hands‑on experience with 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 systems and platforms used 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 skills and the ability to work effectively with field personnel, project leadership, contractors, and client representatives

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.

Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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. The position to which you are applying may have additional background and drug screening requirements from those of your current position. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine if any additional background and drug screening is required for this position and work location. Bechtel's internal staffing policy includes the minimum time that you need to be in your current position before applying to a new position. Please refer to the applicable policy manual and ensure you meet the minimum requirements. Per Policy 203-Internal Staffing, the Functional Manager of all internal Bechtel employees that are selected to proceed with an interview as part of Bechtel's internal recruitment process will receive a notification including the position title and corresponding Functional Lead. Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.