Project Field Engineer

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Project Overview

Project Field Engineers are needed to support early project execution planning and development and transition to site during EPC execution.

Bechtel has several current and prospective projects in early development planning phases which may result in Pre-FEED, FEED, for Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC), Construction Management (CM), or Project Management Contract (PMC) execution contract awards. Candidates will be hired initially to work in Houston, Texas on a business trip or short-term assignment and eventually deploy to a long-term assignment at one of our project sites. Project sites can be in multiple locations throughout the US depending on Global Business Unit (GBU) need.

Projects/Prospects include:

• Energy GBU - LNG, Blue Hydrogen/Ammonia, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUE), New Energies, Olefins and Derivatives and Chemicals and Fuels sectors.
• Manufacturing and Technologies GBU – Cloud and AI Hyperscale Data Centers, Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities, and Electric Vehicles (EV) Value Chain (battery manufacturing and charging infrastructure).
• Mining and Metals GBU – Mining & Critical Minerals Projects, Industrial Water Supply Systems, Refineries and Smelters (processing and site infrastructure), and Mine Site reclamation support.
• Infrastructure GBU – Solar and Wind Project execution, Combine Cycle Power Generating Facilities, Stored Hydro Projects, and Heavy Civil Projects (road, highway, and airports).
• Nuclear, Security and Environmental GBU – Nuclear Projects (Small Module Reactors or Large AP1000) facilities, Government Security Facilities, and other DOD or DOE Infrastructure Projects.

Job Summary

Responsible for the organization and direction of construction field engineering personnel and activities relating to construction engineering, quality control, subcontracts, constructability, and providing liaison to the JV engineering and procurement groups. Interprets design drawings and specifications. Supervises quality control and field verification of equipment and materials construction activities. Provides technical direction to construction engineers and superintendents in a wide range of construction engineering and design functions relating to multi-discipline engineering in an area or to a single discipline on the overall project. Actively participate in the jobsite Destination Zero and safety management program.

Job Dimension:

Supervision Received

• Receives technical and operational guidance from assigned Site Construction Manager, Chief Construction Engineer, or other assigned supervising manager.

Supervision Exercised

• Provides technical and administrative direction to assigned subordinate construction engineers. May provide supervision to craft personnel.

Contacts

• Home office contacts are with project management team (PMT) personnel, engineering, and supply chain personnel and company representatives. Jobsite contacts are with jobsite personnel including construction management team (CMT) personnel, superintendents, and subcontractors related to jobsite construction activities and the company's management team and operating personnel.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership"

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and recommends the construction engineering organization for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions.
• Establishes a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables. Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.
• Develops and implements the quality management plan as it relates to jobsite quality management, quality control, and the Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
• Develops and ensures the implementation of the project construction procedures from the Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Coordinates and monitors the interfacing between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
• Directs preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports. Reviews and provides input to project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
• Coordinates with the superintendents and subcontractors to plan construction schedules, and subcontract activities to ensure materials, equipment, and quality comply with design plans and specifications.
• Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment. Approves requisitions as delegated by the Field Construction Manager. Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.
• Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by superintendents to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
• Implements controls over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials, and equipment and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
• Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure completeness and that they are up to date, and major subcontract changes and represents the company in major contractual discussions and negotiations.
• Ensures that subordinate personnel receive progressive training. Assesses needs and develops Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
• Reviews and provides input to the project staffing plan for construction engineers and associated personnel. Ensures the implementation of project environmental control plan(s) as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas or in a multi­discipline position assigned to a single area.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Familiar with Bechtel's Business Ethics handbook and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes as they relate to area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Bechtel's "Destination Zero" safety program.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts; knowledge of the contractor/subcontractor's responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
• Prior experience supervising and administering subcontractors.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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