Area Manager - Siteworks

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

The Area Manager (Siteworks) is responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the Siteworks scope of the project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, and close-out. They will supervise the development of budgets and schedules, manage performance, report progress, and initiate action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications. They will resolve problems and coordinate the final turnover of work to downstream work activities. They will provide leadership for the development and maintenance of a high performance project team and has overall responsibility for the execution of the Siteworks scope, ensuring that the project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety, and to Customer and Bechtel performance expectations.  #LI-JL1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees the total site management of the Siteworks scope of works, including supervision of construction craft personnel, field engineering, contract administration, cost and schedule, field procurement, finance and accounting services, and craft resource personnel as applicable.   
• Coordinates project contractual activities and participates in the development of contract, subcontract, or vendor scopes of work, budgets, contract formation, and negotiations. 
• Oversees jobsite expenditures for labor equipment, material and services, and ensures field operations are within budget. 
• Follows design development and, where possible, suggests economical construction details to be incorporated into design drawings and specifications.   
• Uses individual knowledge and familiarity with the assigned job as well as past experience, with assistance from the construction support groups, to identify potential problem areas or trends.  
• Reviews and facilitates the logistics plans.  
• Develops supply chain packaging and management plan for the project in collaboration with engineering, design sub-consultant, and procurement functions. 
• Develops field organization and construction equipment plans, with the assistance of the construction support groups.  
• Interfaces with other coordinators and construction engineering groups to develop the most economical construction methods and techniques.  
• Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite.  
• Participates in the preparation and review of construction cost estimates, budgets, forecasts, and schedules.   
• Maintains awareness of any major quantity changes due to design evolution or scope change.  
• Plans and establishes procedures to ensure construction operations meet engineering designs and specifications. 
• Participates in meetings with project team members, other Bechtel entities, and client personnel as required. 
• Ensures that all State and Federal safety codes, requirements, and standards are being complied with. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.  

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Industry Construction methods and procedures. 
• Advanced knowledge of environmental, safety, and health in construction. 
• Demonstrated safety record. 
• Extensive experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams (including subconsultant), consisting of geotechnical, civil, structural, seismic, process, mechanical, electrical, environmental, risk engineers in support of project execution. 
• Site construction management experience. 
• Has demonstrated experience and thorough knowledge in construction of large-scale highly regulated industrial projects. 
• Has demonstrated experience of construction planning, constructability reviews, supporting project proposal activities. 
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of ES&H and quality management systems. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to maintain a positive work environment between all parties including the client, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle. 
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment, with a passion to take ownership of projects and provide sound technical leadership to contractor’s staff and field engineers.  

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