HVAC/Process Duct Subcontract Technical Representative (STR)

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing facility in New Albany, Ohio. The HVAC Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) oversees field execution of HVAC and ductwork subcontracts, ensuring design, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover meet safety and quality requirements.

The STR serves as the Bechtel-subcontractor interface, coordinating with subcontractors, supporting quality control, material verification, design changes, and problem solving to meet cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience; or 9–12 years in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient in reading Isometrics, P&IDs, orthographics, plans.
• Understanding Bechtel work processes and industry codes.
• Physically able to perform field inspections and site activities such as walking, climbing, PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical and field coordination liaison with subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate daily subcontractor activities, provide technical oversight, support inspections and submittals, monitor progress and risks.
• Interface with Procurement, Project Controls, Engineering, and QA to resolve issues and align subcontractor performance with project objectives.

Skills

SMACA/MFMA standards

Isometrics & P&IDs

Field coordination

Safety & QA

Navisworks familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

8–12 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Navisworks Simulate

Job description

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

Requisition ID: 298723

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

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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

The HVAC Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) is responsible for the technical oversight, field execution, and coordination of the HVAC and Process Ductwork subcontracts across Project Cardinal. The STR serves as the primary interface between Bechtel and the HVAC subcontractor, ensuring all design, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities are executed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and construction work processes.

Individual will provide direct support to subcontractor, but not limited to, quality control, quantity verifications, material take-offs, material verifications, design change coordination, and general problem solving – all in support of meeting project cost and time schedules.

Major Responsibilities

• The Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) serves as the primary technical and field coordination liaison between the project team and subcontractors, ensuring all subcontracted work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, and project standards.
• The STR coordinates daily subcontractor activities, provides technical oversight, supports quality inspections and testing, facilitates document and submittal management, monitors progress and execution risks, and communicates safety, quality, and schedule concerns to project leadership.
• The role also interfaces with Procurement, Project Controls, Engineering, and QA teams to support subcontract formation, resolve execution issues, maintain configuration control, and ensure clear alignment between subcontractor performance and project objectives, while recognizing that commercial, contractual, and scope changes remain the responsibility of Procurement and Project Management.

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.

Basic Qualifications

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient level of understanding of SMACA, MFMA standards and guidelines.
• Ability to read and understand Isometrics, P&ID's, orthographics, plans, and other design drawings.
• Understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes including Standard Work Process Procedures is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards is required. Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• 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, climbingladders, climbing scaffolding, usingfall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very smalland/or confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• An understanding of applicable Bechtel work processes, including Standard Work Process Procedures, is preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency in Navisworks Simulate and 3D model navigation is preferred.
• Proficient level of understanding of SMACA, MFMA standards and guidelines, IBC, NFPA, ASME B31-3, ASCE 7, AISC, FM Global, RCSC, Familiarity with Bechtel Standard Applications (BSAPs), including TEAMWorks, Aconex, DSCS, Unifier, Agile, Navisworks, and other automation tools used on Bechtel projects.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

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