Area Manager

Requisition ID:297549 Relocation Authorized:None Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project Work Location: Phoenix, AZ, Various Work Locations USA 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, grown 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: We are building high performing teams to deliver complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands‑on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of history making projects. Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team to manage all dam construction, safety, and quality activities under a large, highcomplexity EPC program. You will lead and integrate dam scope activities from detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensuring safe, compliant, costeffective, and executable delivery. Your leadership will ensure dam design, geotechnical risk, construction methodology, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance are fully integrated into overall EPC execution. #LI-JL1 Major Responsibilities: Leadership/Supervision Manages the organization and direction of construction and related activities ofdams, interconnect channel (quarry), spillway and upper reservoir area, including actions of JV site team, subcontractors,suppliers, clients, and their representatives. Provides overall leadership, direction, and accountability for area management including supervision of construction craft personnel, field engineering, contract administration, cost and schedule, field procurement, for dams, interconnect channel (quarry), spillway and upper reservoir area through detailed design, procurement, construction, and project closeout. Acts as the primary interface with the client and regulatory authorities for all damrelated matters. Develops, mentors, and manages a highperforming dam site team, including staffing, performance management, and succession planning. Planning Oversees integration between dam engineering, construction execution, ES&H, project controls, contracts, procurement, and other functional disciplines. Establishes and maintains damscope execution strategies, project field procedures, work plans, and governance frameworks in accordance with project requirements. Leads identification, assessment and mitigation of geological, geotechnical design, construction, schedule, cost, and regulatory risks. Leads procurement strategy development and technical evaluation for damrelated contracts and suppliers. Manages damscope cost, schedule, and performance, ensuring activities remain within approved budgets and schedules. Regularly reports program status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and client stakeholders. Safety & Quality Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local dam safety regulations, permits, licenses, and approvals. Reviews dam engineering deliverables, technical reports, design calculations, and IFC documentation for completeness, accuracy, and constructability. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree (required) or Master's degree (preferred) in Civil Engineering or related discipline with specialization in dam, hydraulic, or water resources engineering. Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience, including senior leadership roles on large dam projects. Required Knowledge and Skills: Expert knowledge of dam engineering, dam safety principles, geotechnical engineering, and heavy civil construction methodologies. Strong understanding of geological and geotechnical risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring. Advanced knowledge of EPC execution, contract administration, and riskinformed decision making. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including client and regulator engagement. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex, highimpact programs. Strong working knowledge of safety management systems and regulatory compliance requirements. 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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr