Subcontract Technical Rep - Coatings

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Project Overview:

Bechtel currently manages the Mobile Launcher 2 Project which is the design and construction of a launch platform for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The purpose of ML2, located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), is to provide a launch platform for the Space Launch System (SLS), an advanced launch vehicle that will fill America’s need for deep space missions.

Job Summary:

Assigned to the Construction organization in a Subcontract Technical Representative (STR) position. Responsibilities include:

• Primarily interfacing with specialty coatings subcontractor, but may be expanded to other scopes
• Overall planning, coordination and scheduling of subcontractor work.
• Interface with Lead STR, 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 and time and management reports and coordinating subcontractor’s activities with work performed by others.
• Performing surveillances and inspections of subcontractors’ work to confirm compliance with subcontract requirements, monitoring subcontractor submittals and coordinating project review of same, and coordinating with the Engineering and when applicable, the subcontractors design entity for Engineer Procure and Construct (EPC) subcontracts.
• 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) Analysis.
• Coordinates subcontract execution and scheduling needs with Project Controls, Lead STR and/or Area Team. #LI-CL1 

Major Responsibilities:

Work Planning & Packaging 

• Prepares construction drawings and sketches. 
• Facilitates planning construction methods and procedures.   

Material Management  

• Initiates requisitions for field purchases 
• Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment. 

Quantities 

• Verifies commodities on quantity tracking systems or other computer database systems as required.  

Safety / Quality Control 

• Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely. 

Technical  

• Proactively considers continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities 

System Turnover Coordinator  

For Direct Hire:  

• Develops firm understanding of system and area scoping and drawings required for package development. 

STR / Subcontract Coordinator 

• Reviews and approves inspection test plans,  
• Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals,  

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment, education and travel.
• 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 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of DOE, DOD and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is desired.
• Candidates should be self-starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment.
• The candidate should have a good working knowledge of current specialty coatings codes and standards.
• Familiarity with nuclear quality and commercial practice standards is desired
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• NACE (or similar) specialty coatings certification a plusKnowledge and experience of DOE and/or commercial nuclear construction projects is preferred.
• Recent experience in field engineering and/or managing a Bechtel civil type subcontract at a major EPC
• ProjectKnowledge of Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” safety program.
• Previous experience managing Construction/Subcontract field design changes. 

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