26 Management CT Construction Automation

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards/Benefits

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Automation Lead to manage day-to-day activities and provide on-site leadership for digital tools, workflows, and system integrations across construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning, and turnover.

The role blends hands-on expertise with supervisory responsibilities, focusing on field deployment, issue resolution, user adoption, and adherence to Bechtel Construction Automation standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related discipline (equivalent experience may be considered).
• 10+ years of experience supporting construction or capital project digital systems.
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting construction automation platforms and digital workflows in EPC/construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, field execution, and site-level data requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support day-to-day Construction Automation activities for construction execution and field operations.
• Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for Construction Automation systems, tools and workflows.
• Own the day-to-day operation and performance of Construction Automation systems supporting field execution.
• Support deployment, configuration, and operation of approved Construction Automation systems per M&T standards.
• Monitor system usage, data quality and workflow execution; resolve issues impacting daily operations.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support for site digital systems and integrations.
• Translate field execution needs into practical automation solutions within approved standards.
• Supervise and coordinate Construction Automation Specialists and Technicians.
• Support training, onboarding and user adoption for project teams and contractors.
• Identify recurring issues or risks and elevate systemic items as appropriate.
• Capture site-level issues and lessons learned; provide continuous improvement recommendations.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Field execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Information Systems

Tools

TeamWorks

Setroute

Smart Completions

Power Platform

Procore

Hexagon

Autodesk

Job description

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Job Summary:

The Construction Automation Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution, support, and supervision of Construction Automation activities on an assigned construction project. This role serves as the primary on-site delivery lead for digital tools, workflows, and system integrations supporting construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning and startup, and turnover activities.

The role combines hands-on subject matter expertise with first-line supervisory responsibility. It is focused on execution in the field, including system deployment, issue resolution, user adoption, and consistent application of approved M&T Construction Automation standards. The role works closely with project management, field supervision, contractors, clients, vendors, and corporate teams to ensure digital solutions are aligned with project needs and effectively deployed in the field

Major Responsibilities:

• Execute and support day-to-day Construction Automation activities in support of construction execution and field operations


• Serve as the primary on-site subject matter expert for Construction Automation systems, tools, and workflows


• Own the day-to-day operation and performance of Construction Automation systems supporting field execution


• Support deployment, configuration, and operation of approved Construction Automation systems in alignment with M&T standards


• Monitor system usage, data quality, and workflow execution and resolve issues impacting daily operations


• Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support for site digital systems and integrations


• Translate field execution needs and requests into practical automation solutions within approved standards and configurations


• Supervise and coordinate the work of Construction Automation Specialists and Technicians, as assigned


• Support training, onboarding, and user adoption efforts for project teams and contractors


• Identify recurring operational issues or risks and elevate systemic items as appropriate


• Capture site-level issues and lessons learned and provide continuous improvement recommendations to the M&T Construction Automation function

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered


• 10+ years of experience supporting construction or capital project digital systems


• Handson experience configuring and supporting construction automation platforms and digital workflows in an EPC or construction environment


• Strong understanding of construction workflows, field execution, and site-level data requirements


• Experience supporting project controls, ES&H, quality, commissioning, and various other functions and disciplines on major capital projects


• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system, workflow, and integration issues in active project environments


• Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff in a project setting


• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across project management, field supervision, contractors, vendors, and client teams


• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical, field-oriented solutions


• Proven ability to drive user adoption and influence teams in a construction environment


• Ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a fast-paced, active construction setting

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Preferred / Helpful Qualifications

• Experience with drone-based construction data capture and processing workflows and visualization platforms.


• Hands-on experience supporting or administering Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) in a project or site environment (TeamWorks, Setroute, Smart Completions, etc.)


• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) supporting field use cases


• Experience with construction/project platforms from industry providers such as Procore, Hexagon, Autodesk, or equivalent systems


• Familiarity with data integration concepts between construction systems and reporting or analytics platforms


• Experience supporting digital tools for turnover, commissioning, or completions


• Prior experience on large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction projects (semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, or similar)

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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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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