EPC Automation Lead

Bechtel•Town of Clay, NY

5d•$140,800 - $203,700•Onsite

About The Position

Bechtel is seeking an EPC Automation Lead to lead the definition and development of the organization’s integrated data-centric delivery within the Manufacturing and Technology Business Unit (M&T). The EPC Automation Lead is at the core of Bechtel’s data centric delivery model and is responsible for understanding the relevant stakeholder information and identifying how these outputs will be met through data requirements and automation tools.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Significant experience working within the EPC functions, or a strong project-led understanding of cross-functional EPC work processes and the applications used for project execution.
Significant Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Procurement, Automation, or Information Systems experience with a passion for implementing new and innovative work processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain new work processes and technologies to all levels of the organization.
Self-motivated individual with outstanding leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority.
Ability to manage priorities and take on additional evolving responsibilities.
Ability to problem solve, especially in an integrated project delivery information environment, applying industry best practices.
Prior experience and demonstrated capability to present information and analysis to senior management.
10+ plus years’ experience on large complex EPC projects, with a minimum of 5+ years BIM/end to end digital delivery experience on large-scale projects.
Previous experience in developing project standards, class libraries and master data management on large scale projects.
Experience in developing data management execution strategies and configuration control.
Experience with definition and configuration of the Common Data Environment (CDE) and related workflows.
Experience in working closely with senior client staff and JV partners or subcontractors in designing and implementing digital solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain digital transformation and digital solutions and technologies to all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Developing a unified cross-functional automation approach spanning across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Startup
Liaising with both internal and external key stakeholders
Driving cross-functional coordination and methods of integration including, but not limited to, 3D Model Development, 4D Integrated Schedule, Common Data Environment (CDE) alignment, 5D Integrated Cost, document management, and IS&T.
Develop BIM-to-fabrication execution strategy for M&T to serve the Bechtel’s integrated execution, as well as the unique demands of M&T’s customers.
Evaluate and develop BIM-to-fabrication tools.
Manage relationships with third party BIM developers/implementors.
Liaise with other BIM, PIIM, and automation teams/organizations inside of Bechtel on behalf of M&T.
Support proposals and BD efforts in M&T business lines.
Represent Bechtel M&T in BIM/automation industry and trade organizations.
Conduct workshops with client, partners, and stakeholders to develop and implement the information management strategy and plan.
Lead development of BIM project seed files, family libraries, etc. for M&T.
Define and deploy project dashboards to monitor and track implementation of BIM/GIS use-cases and EPC workflows (e.g., design management and construction management).
Facilitate workshop sessions with the project team to integrate project scoping and contracting strategies to enable Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles and processes for scope management and interface management.
Work with project kickoff teams to establish mobilization plan per BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and deliver relevant kick off meetings and workshops.
Conduct regular assessments to review the implementation of the project information/automation plans, and to seek opportunities for improvement.
Champion innovation within M&T by supporting a culture for ideas and improvement opportunities to be raised, considered, and implemented.
Liaise with SMEs and Corporate Innovation Teams on the development and deployment of proven and emerging technologies.
Capture lessons learned and improved workflows.