AI & Data Automation Specialist

Bechtel Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Part-time telework option

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a part-time telework-enabled Cost Engineer/Plannner in Houston, TX. You will provide non-routine cost engineering and scheduling support, build stakeholder relationships, analyze schedules, and drive AI-enabled improvements across projects.

Expect a blend of in-office and on-site work to meet project needs, with three days weekly in person. Responsibilities include developing AI use cases, evaluating feasibility and benefits, training teams, and tracking KPIs to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing technology or software implementations, with exposure to AI adoption, digital transformation, or data-driven process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify AI opportunities with project controls, engineering, and construction teams.
• Develop AI use-case documentation with objectives, outcomes, and success metrics.
• Assess feasibility and benefits for leadership review and approvals.
• Lead functional implementation with corporate AI teams and project teams.
• Create training materials and user guides to ensure adoption of AI tools.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance and adoption of solutions.
• Maintain structured project documentation and lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement by staying current with AI tooling.

Skills

AI adoption

Cost engineering

Scheduling

Stakeholder mgmt

Project controls

Training materials

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

AI platforms

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide non-routine cost engineering/planning and scheduling needs to projects. You will establish stakeholder relationships, conduct schedule analysis and integrate activities, identify restraints, quantify risks, monitor cost and performance, recommend alternatives, and deliver training sessions and workshops. Your activities will synthesize project components into seamless execution.

"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

• Identify AI Opportunities: Collaborate with project controls, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to surface business problems where AI tools — including automation, analytics, and generative AI — can reduce manual effort, improve KPI visibility, and create measurable value.
• Use Case Development: Develop detailed AI use case documentation, including problem statements, objectives, expected outcomes, success metrics, and stakeholder alignment requirements.
• Feasibility & Business Case: Assess the technical and operational feasibility of proposed AI use cases and develop benefits justifications for leadership review.
• Solution Implementation: Serve as the functional implementation lead, working with corporate AI teams & project teams to implement new AI based analytics & solutions
• Training & Onboarding: Develop training materials, onboarding documentation, and user guides to ensure AI tools are effectively utilized by project personnel.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and track KPIs and performance metrics to measure the impact and adoption rates of deployed AI solutions.
• Documentation: Maintain structured project documentation including requirements, design decisions, implementation records, and lessons learned.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with developments in AI tooling and implementation practices, proactively identifying opportunities to improve solutions and workflows on the project.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing technology or software implementations, with demonstrated exposure to AI adoption, digital transformation, or data-driven process improvement. Experience in an EPC, energy, or large-scale infrastructure environment is a plus.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading software or technology implementations end-to-end, including client discovery, configuration, testing, training, and go-live support.

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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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.

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