Project Field Engineer

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 135,900 - 207,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental plans

Paid parental leave

401(k) matching and profit-sharing

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Construction Engineering Manager in Reston, Virginia. The role involves directing engineering personnel, managing construction activities, and ensuring adherence to design specifications. Candidates should have a Master's degree and extensive experience in construction engineering, with proficiency in managing large-scale EPC projects. This position offers a competitive salary range and a diverse benefits package including comprehensive medical plans and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 13-15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, EV battery, or data centers preferred.
• Hands-on implementation of AWP and OSM strategies.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct construction engineering personnel.
• Supervise field verification of materials.
• Develop construction engineering organization for approval.
• Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues.

Skills

Leadership in large-scale EPC projects

Technical knowledge in construction engineering

Computer literacy in word processing and spreadsheets

Knowledge of cost and scheduling

Education

Master's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Digital execution tools

4D/5D planning

Job description

Salary Range: $135,900 - $207,200 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Company Overview

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Job Summary

Responsible for the organization and direction of construction engineering personnel and activities relating to construction engineering, subcontracts, and engineering liaison to the design functional group for advanced manufacturing projects. Interprets design drawings and specifications. Supervises field verification of materials. Provides technical direction to construction engineers and superintendents in a wide range of construction engineering and design functions relating to multi‑discipline engineering in an area or to a single discipline on the overall project.

Major Responsibilities

• Develops and recommends the construction engineering organization for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions.
• Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues.
• Establishes a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables.
• Responsible for quantity take‑off, control, reporting and forecasting.
• Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required.
• Coordinates and monitors the interfacing between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite.
• Directs preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports.
• Reviews and provides input to project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
• Develops and ensures the implementation of the project construction procedures from the Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Coordinates any deviations from SWPPs and with the superintendents and subcontractors to plan construction schedules.
• Directs the preparation of requisitions for field‑procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment.
• Approves requisitions as delegated by the Field Construction Manager. Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials.
• Coordinates subcontract activities to ensure materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications.
• Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by superintendents to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications.
• Directs the maintenance of construction engineering records for job history.
• Implements controls over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized.
• Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure completeness and that they are up to date.
• Performs employee reviews for subordinate personnel and assists in their development. Ensures that subordinate personnel receive progressive training.
• Assesses need and develops Field Engineering Training Plan for the project.
• Reviews and provides input to the project staffing plan for construction engineers and associated personnel.
• Ensures the implementation of project environmental control plan(s) as required.
• Ability to establish high‑performing teams.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 13‑15 years of relevant experience or 17‑19 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in semiconductor, EV battery, or data centers preferred.
• Hands‑on implementation of AWP and OSM strategies; experience with project setup, system turnover, and completion preferred.
• Proficiency with digital execution tools, 4D/5D planning, and analytics preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Proven leadership in large‑scale EPC projects, managing staff, maintaining good client relationships and developing talent.
• Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi‑discipline position assigned to a single area.
• Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration.
• Champion ES&H and zero‑accident culture.
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Total Rewards / Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong – where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Competitive Total Rewards Package

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well‑designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.

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].