Construction Automation Lead
About The Position
The Construction Automation Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution, support, and supervision of Construction Automation activities on an assigned construction project. This role serves as the primary on-site delivery lead for digital tools, workflows, and system integrations supporting construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning and startup, turnover activities, and other construction systems and platforms. The Construction Automation Lead combines hands-on subject matter expertise with first-line supervisory responsibility. The role focuses on tactical execution, issue resolution, user adoption, and consistent application of approved M&T Construction Automation standards, tools, and configurations in the field.
Requirements
- Requires Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- 10+ years of experience supporting construction or capital project digital systems
- Hands-on experience with construction automation platforms and digital workflows in an EPC or construction environment
- Strong understanding of construction workflows, field execution, and site-level data requirements
- Experience supporting project controls, ES&H, quality, commissioning, and various other systems and platforms used on major capital projects
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system, workflow, and integration issues in active project environments
- Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff in a project setting
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with field personnel, project leadership, contractors, and client representatives
Responsibilities
- Execute and support day-to-day Construction Automation activities in support of construction execution and field operations
- Serve as the primary on-site subject matter expert for Construction Automation systems, tools, and workflows
- Support deployment, configuration, and operation of approved Construction Automation systems in alignment with M&T standards
- Monitor system usage, data quality, and workflow execution and resolve issues impacting daily operations
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support for site digital systems and integrations
- Translate field execution needs and requests into practical automation solutions within approved standards and configurations
- Supervise and coordinate the work of Construction Automation Specialists, as assigned
- Support training, onboarding, and user adoption efforts for project teams and contractors
- Identify recurring operational issues or risks and escalate systemic items to project or Construction Automation leadership as appropriate
- Capture site-level issues and lessons learned and provide continuous improvement recommendations to the M&T Construction Automation function
Benefits
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
