Construction Automation Specialist (Digital)

Bechtel Corporation; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Support for career development

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Construction Automation Specialist to support daily operations and maintenance of automation systems at an active construction project site in Arizona. This role demands hands-on experience with digital tools and construction technology. Key duties include troubleshooting, user support, and ensuring effective utilization of automation tools.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in construction technology. We offer robust benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 2-5 years relevant experience, or 6-9 years relevant work experience.
• 3+ years supporting construction technology or site-based IT.
• Hands-on with construction technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support operation and maintenance of Construction Automation systems.
• Assist with system setup and basic administration.
• Monitor system usage and address operational issues.

Skills

Construction technology support

Digital systems experience

Drone-based data capture

Low-code platforms (Power Apps)

User access management

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Relevant experience 2-5 years or 6-9 years without degree

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

DroneDeploy

Procore

Job description

Job Summary

The 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. Working under the direction of the Construction Automation Lead, the 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.

Benefits

We offer robust benefits, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and support for career development.

Equal Opportunity

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].