Construction Automation Specialist

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Career development programs

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation in Houston is looking for a Construction Automation Specialist who will support the operation, setup, and maintenance of construction automation systems on-site. This role involves hands-on support and user training for digital tools used in various project teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in supporting construction technology. Bechtel offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years supporting construction technology or site-based IT environments.
• Comfortable in active construction or industrial site environments.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of Construction Automation systems.
• Assist with system setup, configuration, and administration.
• Monitor system usage and data quality.

Skills

Drone‑based data capture

Low-code platforms

User access management

Reporting and data validation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

TEAMWorks

Procore

Job description

Construction Automation Specialist

Supports the day‑to‑day operation, setup, and maintenance of Construction Automation systems on an assigned construction project. This role provides hands‑on support for digital tools, workflows, and field‑related technology used by construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning, and other project teams.

Job Summary

Working under the direction of the Construction Automation Lead, the Construction Automation Specialist focuses on system setup, user support, troubleshooting, and maintaining reliable Construction Automation operations in an active construction environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of Construction Automation systems and tools in the field.
• Assist with system setup, configuration, and basic administration, including reports, user access, and security roles.
• Monitor system usage and data quality and address routine issues impacting daily operations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of software issues and elevate complex issues to the Construction Automation Lead.
• Provide day‑to‑day user support, including onboarding, basic training, and issue resolution for project teams and contractors.
• Work directly with field personnel to resolve issues and ensure effective use of Construction Automation tools.
• Follow approved Construction Automation standards, configurations, and procedures.
• Document common issues, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 2‑5 years of relevant experience or 6‑9 years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting construction technology, digital systems, or site‑based IT/automation environments.
• Hands‑on experience with construction or field technology platforms, including document management systems, reporting tools, mobile applications, or similar systems.
• Comfortable working in an active construction or industrial site environment.
• Basic understanding of construction functions, disciplines, and workflows across capital projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine system, application, and device issues in a field environment.
• Ability to work effectively with field personnel, supervisors, and contractors.
• Ability to communicate technical issues in clear, practical terms to end users.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience supporting drone‑based data capture and processing workflows (e.g., Propeller, DroneDeploy).
• Hands‑on experience with low‑code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate) supporting field or operational use cases.
• Familiarity with construction/project platforms such as TEAMWorks, SetRoute, Smart Completions, Procore, or similar systems.
• Experience managing user access, security roles, and basic configuration in construction or enterprise applications.
• Experience supporting reporting, data validation, or basic analytics tied to construction workflows.
• Prior experience on construction or industrial project sites (semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, or similar).

Physical / Work Environment

• Full‑time assignment at an active construction project site.
• Significant time spent in field environments supporting crews directly.
• Requires walking, climbing, and working in outdoor conditions.
• May require travel across different areas of the project site.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and career development programs. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail].