Construction Automation Lead (Digital)

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

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation seeks a Construction Automation Lead for the Fab 62 project in Chandler, AZ. You will lead day-to-day automation activities on site, drive digital tools adoption, and ensure alignment with M&T standards.

This role requires a strong background in construction automation, field execution, and coordinating with project teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver reliable digital workflows and successful turnover.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related discipline with 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• 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 or construction environments.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, field execution, and site-level data requirements.
• Experience supporting project controls, ES&H, quality, commissioning, and turnover.

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, as assigned.
• Support training, onboarding, and user adoption efforts for project teams and contractors.
• Capture site-level issues and lessons learned and provide continuous improvement recommendations to the M&T Construction Automation function.

Skills

Construction automation

Digital workflows

Troubleshooting

On-site leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Project Overview:

Fab 62 is an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility for Intel Corporation, located at Intel's Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. As part of this work, the M&T team is responsible for delivering the engineering, procurement, and construction scope required to complete and finish-outa leading-edge chipmaking facility - a highly demanding environment where precision, cleanliness, schedule certainty, and coordination across thousands of craft and professional personnel are essential to success. The project supports the continued expansion of domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity, contributing to a more resilient technology supply chain while creating significant opportunity for the local Arizona workforce. Joining the Fab 62 team means contributing directly to one of the most strategically important construction efforts in the United States and helping deliver the infrastructure behind the next generation of microelectronics.

Job Summary:

The Construction Automation Leadis responsible forthe 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 matterexpertisewith 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 thefield. #LI-SM2

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, 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:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of experience supporting construction or capital project digital systems
• Handsonexperienceconfiguring and supportingconstruction automation platforms and digital workflows in an EPC or construction environment
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, field execution, and site-leveldata requirements
• Experience supporting project controls, ES&H, quality, commissioning,and