Civil Execution & Field Engineering Lead

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Job Summary:

Lead Corporate Civil discipline execution across concrete, structural steel, architectural finishes, and earthworks. Develop Civil training, SWPP updates, constructability programs, and innovation initiatives. Serve as corporate technical authority supporting projects with field-driven solutions.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee Bechtel’s civil execution program supporting the standardization and optimization of civil activities (concrete placement, structural steel erection, and architectural finishes - CSA). 
• Develop Civil training to assess field engineering capability.
• Lead concrete technical excellence focused on improving mix designs, large and small placement field improvements, placement sequencing, and innovative improvements (including AI technologies).
• Perform project CSA assessments and provide direct field support.
• Lead constructability integration with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), EPC Functions, Bechtel Equipment Operations (BEO), the Weld Applied Technical Center (WATC), GBUs and Projects.
• Develop and maintain Civil SWPPs aligned with ACI, AISC, ASCE, and other industry standards and project lessons learned.
• Drive innovation including AI, Power BI analytics, and digital execution tools.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• 15+ years Civil construction experience.
• Experience as Lead Civil Field Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience as a Project Field Engineer (PFE) or Area Field Engineer (AFE).
• Experience with large EPC projects and regulatory environments.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep civil expertise (concrete, steel, utilities, architectural finishes, earthworks).
• Field engineering leadership and EPC execution experience.
• Constructability and problem-solving capability.
• Training development and workforce leadership.
• Proficiency in, Power BI, and digital delivery tools.

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