Construction Automation Specialist

Requisition ID:297161

• Relocation Authorized:National - Family
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing and building an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Manufacturing Facility located at Generation Park in Houston, TX. 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 Specialist (Smart Completions) supports the implementation,administration, and day-to-day operation of Smart Completions and related turnover, commissioning, and construction execution systems on an active construction project. This role works closely with Construction, Commissioning & Startup (CSU), Engineering, Quality, Project Controls, and Operations teams to ensure completion data is accurate, reliable, and available to support project execution and system turnover. The ideal candidate combines major capital project experience with strong technical aptitude and is comfortable working with digital tools, reporting, data management, business processes, and end\u0002user support. This position focuses on application administration, data management, reporting, user support, troubleshooting, training, and process improvement rather than software development. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

• Configure, administer, and support Smart Completions and related project applications.
• Coordinate the collection, validation, maintenance, and reporting of completion and turnover data.
• Support systemization, work packaging, turnover management, commissioning, and project progress reporting activities.
• Monitor data quality and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and improve data integrity.
• Develop and distribute reports, dashboards, and progress tracking tools to support project execution and management decision-making.
• Support integrations and interfaces between Smart Completions and other project systems as required.
• Provide day-to-day user support, troubleshooting, onboarding, and training for project personnel and contractors.
• Work directly with field personnel, supervisors, engineers, CSU teams, and contractors to ensure successful adoption and effective use of Smart Completions processes.
• Document business processes, procedures, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Participate in testing and validation of application updates, enhancements, and new functionality.Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting, data quality, and overall project efficiency.
• Support project turnover and system handover activities through accurate tracking, reporting, and completion management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Five or more years of experience supporting construction, commissioning, startup, turnover, quality, project controls, or related project execution activities.
• Experience administering Smart Completions or similar completions, turnover, commissioning, construction management, or project information management systems.Understanding of completions management, system turnover, CSU processes, work packaging, turnover planning, and project reporting.
• Experience working with project data, reporting tools, dashboards, analytics, and business applications.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience supporting major capital EPC projects in the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, battery, data center, or other industrial sectors.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, turnover, and system handover activities.
• Familiarity with construction and project delivery platforms such as TEAMWorks, SetRoute, Unifier, Procore, or similar systems.
• Experience with SQL, data validation, dashboard development, data integration, and project analytics.
• Prior experience supporting field-based construction technology or digital project execution systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with construction, commissioning, engineering, quality, project controls, and contractor personnel.
• Ability to support and train users while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced project environment.
• Full-time assignment at an active construction project site in Houston, Texas.
• Requires daily on-site presence and direct support of project teams in both office and field environments.
• Significant time may be spent walking the project site and supporting construction and commissioning activities in the field.
• Requires the ability to work in outdoor conditions and active construction environments.
• This position is not eligible for telework, remote work, or visa sponsorship.

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

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