Regional Project Innovation and Information Manager

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Project Overview:

The Regional Innovation Manager works closely with Functional team, Projects and Regional managers to expand Bechtel’s innovation footprint in the region, develop the end-to-end Information Management strategy, and digital solutions for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) region’s unique customer requirements. In this role you will be supporting proposals, projects and focusing on growing and showcasing Bechtel’s Innovation capability and maturity while expanding culture of Innovation within KSA including soliciting, developing, piloting, and implementing innovation opportunities related to ES&H, Construction, Productivity, Sustainability. This role will be reporting with the Infrastructure GBU Innovation Manager

Job Summary:

• The Regional Innovation Manager works closely with Functional team, Projects and Regional managers to expand Bechtel’s innovation footprint in the region, develop the end-to-end Information Management strategy, and digital solutions for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) region’s unique customer requirements.
• In this role you will be supporting proposals, projects and focusing on growing and showcasing Bechtel’s Innovation capability and maturity while expanding culture of Innovation within KSA including soliciting, developing, piloting, and implementing innovation opportunities related to ES&H, Construction, Productivity, Sustainability.
• As part of this role you will be accountable for developing and delivering execution plans, training plans and required upskilling associated with EPC workflows and digital solutions to the organization and projects. This role will be reporting with the Infrastructure GBU Innovation Manager. 
• In this role, you will lead the development of automation tools, templates, and workflows according to the project automation plan. You will customize applications and reports, review test plans and performance curves, and manage output data. Your recommendations will ensure applications comply with engineering work-process and that project requirements align with the availability of data. 

Major Responsibilities:

(*) Serve as a liaison between PIIM functional leads and projects in KSA to support project SMEs and subcontractors to implement impactful innovations and digital solutions
(*) Act as the lead PIIM and/or Innovation Manager on regional projects which have not yet established full-time roles. Build trust with and value for customers of these projects to enable hiring of full-time PIIM and Innovation Manager roles. Initial projects requiring this support include New Murabba and Saudi Expo
(*) Provide support to PIIMs and Innovation Managers deployed on projects in the region
(*) Support the projects to develop strategies and implement digital delivery plans and business cases for digital solutions (including use of 3D, 4D & 5D, 6D, logistics and construction)
(*) Support the projects to develop Innovation strategies and plans
(*) Establish and implement the impact measures for identified digital solutions and innovations
(*) Understand, document, and implement applicable innovation use-cases, including required modifications, on SABCO projects in KSA
(*) Support proposal pursuits by providing PIIM and Innovation input
(*) Oversee the running of the SABCO Innovation Hub in the SABCO Riyadh HQ
(*) Develop and populate value/ROI business cases collaboratively with cross-functional team members for prioritized innovations
(*) Be the conduit for Bechtel innovations to Infrastructure GBU, promoting the culture of innovation in a structured, practical, customer-focused, and value-driven manner
(*) Facilitate focused ideation campaigns as required to generate innovation ideas within KSA and on projects in the region
(*) Conduct project review for best practices, lessons learned and deployment status of digital solutions and innovations
(*) Capture issues, lessons learned, solicit idea/prototype/pilot feedback, and share these amongst key stakeholders and with solution providers
(*) Develop regional digital solutions and innovation progress, quality, and other reports / dashboards for SABCO project management
(*) Communicate and present the results of the innovation implementations, KPIs and key status updates, highlighting measurable impact and further development opportunities
(*) Conduct regular market assessments to keep track of the new solution providers across the critical functional areas per identified use cases and project value-based priorities
(*) Keep up to date with digital solutions and innovations (both digital & physical).
(*) Responsible for the overall stakeholder’ training plan, gap assessment, and upskilling associated with the delivery of the digital and innovation solutions to the organization and projects in the region.
(*) Identify and host training, mentoring and knowledge sharing activities, including development of training material, presentations and multimedia formats.
(*) Ensuring lessons learned and collaborative processes are performed in a consistent manner across projects in the region.
(*) Liaising with PIIM Functional team, Bechtel Innovate, BEO and project team to identify and grow innovation champions on projects, for advancing ideas and ensuring a supported transition to full implementation.
(*) Coordinate digital/innovation related requirements with the functional team to include as part of the contractor flow-downs.
(*) Work with project procurement and contracts to embed standard contract language for embedding EIRs related to BIM/GIS/IOT/Machine Control/Data, etc

Education and Experience Requirements:

• B.S./M.S Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science with 15+ years of experience in engineering/ construction innovation or technology in design and construction with min.
• 10+ years as BIM/VDC manager, innovation/technology deployment lead for construction
• 10+ years experience implementing innovative and digital technologies and methodologies in construction

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Understand project workflows from estimation, design, construction management, sub-contract administration and coordination through to handover to the client.
• Understanding digital tools and processes used in engineering and construction such as Revit, Civil3D, 4D Planning, AR/VR technology solutions, integrating GIS for field data collection and visualization, data analytics, PowerApps, use-cases related to drone imagery, AI/ML and machine control. Familiar with databases and information management principles.
• Familiar with collaboration and data and information management solutions: CDEs, BIM 360 Suite, Navisworks, Infraworks for visualization, 3D/BIM-enabled quantity takeoff, Synchro4D, ESRI GIS Field Maps/Survey 123
• Proven experience leading and participating in cross-functional initiatives as a change agent.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and take on additional evolving responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and ensure follow through in its discussions.
• Experience in organizational change management and institutionalizing new processes and tools.
• 4D modeling, building construction story boarding, sequencing, CPM scheduling.
• Understand the solution deck and use-cases for Digital Twin for Construction and O&M related to Rail, Heavy Civil and Urban
• Infrastructure and use of AI/Analytics to enhance outcomes for each use-case.
• Familiar deploying construction solutions from key equipment suppliers such as Trimble, Propeller, Honda, Volvo, Caterpillar, etc.
• Advance communication and presentation skills is a must for this role.
• Proficient in oral, visual, and written communications skills. Collaborate well in a team environment. Experience presenting to executive level audiences is a plus.
• Experience working in KSA or an understanding of technology company landscape in KSA is a plus
• Design thinking experience and/or familiarity with six sigma and LEAN principles is a plus.
• Expertise with crowdsourcing platforms, ideation tools and techniques is a plus.

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