Area Manager, Forward Planning — Hybrid Project Leadership

Bechtel Global Corporation; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking an Area Manager - Forward Planning in Ogden, UT to lead accommodations planning and execution for major project operations. You will coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery of facilities and services supporting a large workforce.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in logistics and accommodations management, with strong leadership and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10–13 years of relevant experience, or 14–17 years total experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in logistics, transport, and general services for accommodation population.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of Area operations for the accommodations scope, including planning, prioritizing, organizing, optimizing, and coordinating activities to support project requirements and successful delivery.
• Lead the planning, development, and execution of accommodations requirements, coordinating with project management, site leadership, contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with project schedules, priorities, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate the design, development, construction, commissioning, and readiness of accommodations facilities and related site services with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategies for accommodations setup, mobilization, and transition activities, ensuring facilities and services are aligned with workforce requirements and project execution plans.
• Maintain accurate accommodations forecasts, identify potential capacity shortfalls well in advance, and develop and implement approved mitigation strategies, including evaluation and securing of external facilities when necessary.
• Plan, prioritize, and optimize accommodations resources, facilities, services, and supporting infrastructure to maximize efficiency, capacity, and cost effectiveness while meeting project requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated accommodations issues, coordinating with project management, Site Manager, Logistics Planning Manager, contractors, subcontractors, stakeholders, and external service providers to resolve operational challenges effectively.
• Ensure adherence to applicable safety, health, environmental, security, and contractual requirements across Area accommodations activities.

Skills

Safety focus

Logistics management

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking an Area Manager - Forward Planning in Ogden, UT to lead accommodations planning and execution for major project operations. You will coordinate with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and compliant delivery of facilities and services supporting a large workforce.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in logistics and accommodations management, with strong leadership and communication skills to