Site Technical Manager

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets.

M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.

Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.

Job Summary:

The Senior Site Technical Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and master planners to develop a holistic development plan for an enabling AI customer. This role is pivotal in defining and advancing technical details that support a master plan, including power, compute, and infrastructure requirements. The incumbent will navigate ambiguity, integrate cross-functional inputs, and ensure alignment with customer objectives and Bechtel’s strategic priorities.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may 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-MJ1 

Major Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and refine technical strategies to support AI-driven infrastructure projects, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Master Plan Advancement: Translate conceptual master plans into actionable technical requirements for power, compute, and supporting infrastructure.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Manage and mentor engineers and master planners, fostering collaboration across engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams.
• Technical Integration: Ensure seamless integration of civil, mechanical, electrical, and digital systems into the overall site development plan.
• Risk Management: Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project schedule and budget integrity.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation and best practices in technical planning and execution.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.Minimum 20 years of experience in engineering, operations, and project management within large-scale infrastructure or technology projects.Proven track record in managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and delivering projects under challenging conditions.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep understanding of infrastructure planning, power systems, and compute requirements for advanced technology facilities.
• Expertise in project management methodologies, financial analysis, and operational planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills to manage ambiguity and complexity.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in AI or high-performance computing environments.Familiarity with emerging technologies and their impact on infrastructure design.Business development acumen to support customer engagement and proposal development.Advanced proficiency in digital tools for planning and design integration.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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