Fireproofing and Coatings - Subcontractor Technical Representative - STR

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Field Subcontracts Supervisor to oversee subcontracts for a large-scale New Albany, Ohio project. You will monitor progress, resolve technical and legal issues, and manage change orders from bid to turnover.

The role emphasizes coatings, insulation, and fireproofing subcontractors with a strong focus on safety and quality. Experience across all project phases is required, including coordination with Lead Superintendents, Field Engineers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant technical disciplines from an accredited University.
• Level II allows 8–10 years of relevant experience; or 12–14 years in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of Bechtel SWPPs and related BSAPs.
• Commitment to a Zero Accidents safety program.
• Experience managing construction subcontracts and field design changes.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing subcontractors and potentially other scopes.
• Plan, coordinate, and schedule subcontractor work with Lead Superintendents and the direct hire team.
• Monitor subcontractor quality, quantities, and monthly progress payments.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities with other work packages and engineering.
• Provide direction to subcontractors and office personnel.
• Participate in bid, award phases and ensure Integrated Safety Management compliance.
• Coordinate Subcontract Construction Work Packages to support field activities.
• Manage subcontractor CWPs and subcontract-specific Condition Reports with corrective actions.

Skills

SWPPs familiarity

Zero Accidents safety

MS Office

Subcontract management

Cost accounting standards

Field inspections

Safety culture

Team leadership

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant technical disciplines

Extensive work experience in lieu of degree (Level II path)

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

Requisition ID: 298730

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Project Overview

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers.

Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline.

Job Summary

In this role, you will support and oversee field subcontracts. The candidate maintains a continuous review of the progress of each subcontract and provides management with information regarding any financial, legal, or technical issues. Tasks include: the preparation of change orders and amendments and resolution of any technical issues. The successful candidate should have extensive experience overseeing all project phases, from bid through turnover/completion.

Targeted subcontracts include: Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing subcontractors. Heavy emphasis will be placed on installation, sequencing, and inspection of in-process work. Extensive experience with spray-applied intumescent and cementitious fireproofing systems, as well as other specialty coatings required. Experience with the operation, application and inspection of abrasive blast and industrial spray equipment required. Plural component spray application experience preferred.

Major Responsibilities

• Primarily interfacing with Coatings, Insulation and Fireproofing subcontractors, potentially can be expanded to include other subcontracted scopes.
• Overall planning, coordination, and scheduling of subcontractor work. Interface with Lead Superintendents, Lead Field Engineers, the direct hire team and other team members; serve as a focal point for coordination of work by assigned subcontracts.
• Monitoring and inspecting the subcontractor’s quality of work, validating subcontractors installed quantities and monthly progress payments and invoices.
• Monitoring subcontractor force account, time and management reports, and coordinating subcontractor’s activities with work performed by others.
• Performing surveillances and inspections of subcontractor work to confirm compliance with subcontract requirements; monitoring subcontractor submittals and coordinating project review of same, and coordinating with Engineering when applicable.
• Exercises professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors
• Providing direction to subcontractors, construction office technical or clerical personnel,
• May participate as the Construction representative during the formation and bid, evaluate, and award phases of assigned subcontracts, and monitoring the subcontractors work processes to ensure adherence to the principles of the Integrated Safety Management System to ensure health and safety of the worker, and quality, productivity, and consistency of the workplace.
• Operates with considerable latitude, exercising independent judgment and utilizing construction knowledge and experience in the resolution of typical questions and problems which may arise
• Manages and coordinates Subcontractor Construction Work Packages (CWPs) to support subcontract activities in the field.
• Manages subcontract-specific Condition Reports including creating Corrective Action Plans and participating in Casual (apparent/root) AnalysisCoordinates subcontract execution and scheduling needs with Project Controls, Lead Superintendents, and Lead Field Engineers and/or Area Team

Education And Experience Requirements

• Level I - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant technical disciplines from an accredited University, plus 5-8 years of relevant work experience; or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level II - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant technical disciplines from an accredited University, plus 8-10 years of relevant work experience; or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Demonstrate commitment to a "Zero Accidents" safety program.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Construction Field experience in execution of a subcontract and direct hire related to Coatings and Fireproofing.
• Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work.
• Previous experience as a Quality Control Representative Previous experience managing construction subcontracts and field design changes.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.
• Candidates should be self-starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstration of strong safety culture and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• AMPP Certification for Intumescent Fireproofing Coating Application Specialist
• AMPP Certification for Certified Coatings Inspector Certification (CIP Level 2)
• ICC Certification for Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector

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