Construction Manager

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring ProjectsSince 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 OverviewBechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); data center, electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); and life sciences markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.Job SummaryAssigned to a field construction organization in a senior leadership capacity with overall responsibility for the organization, direction, and performance of construction activities on a large, complex project. Leads total site management, including construction craft professionals, professional staff, field engineering, contract administration, project controls, field procurement, finance and accounting interfaces, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project participants. Establishes the construction execution strategy and ensures operations are performed safely, in accordance with design and quality requirements, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in alignment with contractual commitments and project objectives. Serves as the primary construction interface with project leadership and the client, develops the site leadership team, removes barriers to execution, and drives the project through completion and turnover.Major Responsibilities• Lead the organization and direction of construction and related activities for a large, complex project, including onsite activities of the company, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and their representatives.• Provide overall site-management leadership for construction craft personnel, superintendents, field engineering, contract administration, cost and schedule, field procurement, finance and accounting interfaces, craft resource personnel, and other assigned functions.• Own construction execution planning and performance, including construction methods, Advanced Work Packaging, workface readiness, sequencing, staffing, labor strategy, materials, equipment, logistics, temporary facilities, subcontracting, automation, and turnover priorities.• Establish and champion the site safety culture; ensure the project safety plan and applicable local, national, and project requirements are implemented, verify hazards are identified and controlled, participate visibly in field safety activities, and stop or correct work when conditions do not meet expectations.• Direct cost, schedule, productivity, progress measurement, forecasting, critical-path review, and recovery planning; control jobsite expenditures for labor, equipment, materials, and services and drive corrective action when performance deviates from approved plans.• Coordinate contractual and commercial construction activities, including development of scopes of work, budgets, contract and subcontract formation support, change interfaces, negotiations, and resolution of execution issues with the authorized project functions.• Maintain the primary construction relationship with the client and coordinate effective interfaces with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Project Controls, ES&H, Quality, Startup/Commissioning, Security, community relations, and other functional organizations.• Establish project field procedures, objectives, jobsite work rules, security arrangements, environmental and survey requirements, quality controls, and administrative systems consistent with corporate policies, contract requirements, and site conditions.• Lead, coach, and develop the construction leadership team; establish accountability, plan succession and staffing, ensure progressive training, resolve conflicts, and build an inclusive, high-performing field organization.• Provide active field leadership across the project, including routine travel and driving between offices, laydown areas, work fronts, and other site locations; ensure driving is performed safely and in accordance with applicable laws, site traffic plans, and project requirements.Education and Experience RequirementsRequires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 18+ years of relevant experience or 22+ years of relevant work experienceRequired Knowledge and Skills• Proven ability to lead total site construction operations and integrate large organizations of superintendents, field engineers, craft professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, and support functions to achieve project objectives.• Advanced knowledge of construction safety leadership, hazard recognition, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, environmental controls, security, quality assurance and quality control, and field verification practices.• Comprehensive knowledge of construction means and methods, Advanced Work Packaging, workface planning, constructability, site logistics, labor strategy, subcontract execution, testing, turnover, completion, and startup interfaces.• Strong command of project controls and commercial execution, including budgets, expenditures, schedules, critical path, productivity, forecasting, progress measurement, change management, risk management, and recovery planning.• Demonstrated ability to establish strategy, make timely decisions, solve complex field and organizational problems, negotiate priorities, develop leaders, and maintain accountability across a high-pressure project environment.• Executive-level communication and stakeholder-management skills, including client relationship management, concise reporting, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive safely throughout an active construction site as required by the assignment.Total Rewards/BenefitsFor 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 ExtraordinaryAs 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.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