Area Manager Batch Plant (Deputy)

Requisition ID: Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Escondida Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grew economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report . Project Overview: Escondida New Truck Shop: The Escondida New Truck Shop (ENTS) Project involves construction of a modern truck shop, located northeast of the existing facility, with 24 bays measuring 24m x 24m, plus eight bays for auxiliary equipment measuring 18m x 24m. The new shop is located outside the mine's facilities and near the mine road that deposits ore into the sulfide stockpile. The scope also includes construction of a new warehouse adjacent to the shop. Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets. Major Responsibilities: Supervising and directing craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire) Scheduling work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire) Planning / Productivity Determining workforce requirements. Coordinating established area operational plans. Tools, Materials & Equipment Overseeing tool and equipment usage on the site. Managing the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive. Safety & Quality Ensuring the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation. Ensuring assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets. Technical Working with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents Managing engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience. Required Knowledge and Skills: Strong field construction leadership combined with practical knowledge of batch plants and concrete production operations. Demonstrated experience in major industrial or mining construction, concrete production and logistics, safety and quality management, supervision of multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, and the ability to plan and prioritize production against construction demand. Demonstrate sufficient leadership, judgment, and technical competence to act on behalf of the Area Manager when required. Significant field experience in major industrial, mining infrastructure, or EPC/EPCM projects, preferably involving high-volume concrete operations and/or management of batch plants. Demonstrated Batch Plant / Concrete Operations Experience: Previous responsibility for concrete production, supply logistics, placement coordination, quality control, or comparable production-oriented construction operations. This should be considered one of the strongest differentiators for the role. Leadership at Superintendent / Area Level: Proven experience supervising multiple crews, contractors, disciplines, or shifts and making operational decisions affecting safety, quality, productivity, and schedule. Strong Safety and Quality Record: Demonstrated ability to lead high-risk construction operations without compromising safety or concrete quality, including effective management of incidents, NCRs, equipment failures, and production interruptions. Planning, Productivity and Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated capability to manage short-term production planning, construction priorities, manpower/equipment constraints, and interfaces between the batch plant and concrete-consuming areas. The candidate should be comfortable using schedule and performance information to make daily execution decisions. Total Rewards/Benefits: For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers 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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. 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