Construction Automation Specialist

Bechtel Corporation•Chandler, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Automation Specialist supports the day-to-day operation, setup, and maintenance of Construction Automation systems on an assigned construction project. This role provides hands-on support for digital tools, workflows, and field-related technology used by construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning, and other project teams. Working under the direction of the Construction Automation Lead, the Construction Automation Specialist focuses on system setup, user support, troubleshooting, and maintaining reliable Construction Automation operations in an active construction environment.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years of experience supporting construction technology, digital systems, or site-based IT/automation environments
Hands-on experience with construction or field technology platforms, including document management systems, reporting tools, mobile applications, or similar systems
Comfortable working in an active construction or industrial site environment
Basic understanding of construction functions, disciplines, and workflows across capital projects
Ability to troubleshoot routine system, application, and device issues in a field environment
Ability to work effectively with field personnel, supervisors, and contractors
Ability to communicate technical issues in clear, practical terms to end users

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting drone-based data capture and processing workflows (e.g., Propeller, DroneDeploy)
Hands-on experience with low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate) supporting field or operational use cases
Familiarity with construction/project platforms such as TEAMWorks, SetRoute, Smart Completions, Procore, or similar systems
Experience managing user access, security roles, and basic configuration in construction or enterprise applications
Experience supporting reporting, data validation, or basic analytics tied to construction workflows
Prior experience on construction or industrial project sites (semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, or similar)

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Construction Automation systems and tools in the field
Assist with system setup, configuration, and basic administration, including reports, user access, and security roles
Monitor system usage and data quality and address routine issues impacting daily operations
Perform basic troubleshooting of software issues and escalate complex issues to the Construction Automation Lead
Provide day-to-day user support, including onboarding, basic training, and issue resolution for project teams and contractors
Work directly with field personnel to resolve issues and ensure effective use of Construction Automation tools
Follow approved Construction Automation standards, configurations, and procedures
Document common issues, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement