M&T CWE Manager

Bechtel Corporation • Houston, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The M&T Construction Workface Effectiveness (CWE) Manager serves as the functional leader for CWE programs across Manufacturing & Technology construction projects. The role has end-to-end accountability for program execution, governance, continuous improvement, and performance measurement, leading the integrated areas of Operations Excellence and Professional Development. It ensures construction productivity initiatives and workforce capability programs are consistently deployed, rigorously measured, and aligned with Bechtel Construction and M&T strategic objectives.

The manager acts as a strategic advisor to project and functional leadership, driving measurable improvements in craft productivity and Direct Work while building the technical and supervisory capability of the M&T construction workforce. The position reports to the M&T Manager of Construction, with functional reporting to the Corporate CWE Manager, and partners with M&T project executives, Corporate Construction, and Human Resources. The role is based in Houston, Texas, allows part-time telework, and requires travel of up to 25% to M&T project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, with 10–13 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 14–17 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction productivity improvement or workforce effectiveness programs.
• Experience developing and managing KPI frameworks, scorecards, and performance measurement systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, programs, or cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support M&T project sites.
• EPC industry experience on large capital projects.
• Experience with Lean Construction, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading both operational performance improvement and professional development or training programs.
• Program and portfolio management skills.
• Strategic planning and execution skills.
• Schedule development and implementation skills.
• Construction productivity improvement skills.
• Data analytics and performance measurement skills.
• KPI development and reporting skills.
• Critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Construction principles.
• Influence without authority and change management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Goal setting and performance management skills.
• Executive communication and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Construction operations leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and platforms used for construction performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and execution of CWE operational improvement programs across M&T projects, ensuring consistent application of methodologies and standards.
• Drive construction productivity improvement using productivity analysis, Time-on-Tools assessments, Direct Work Analysis, Lean Construction methods, constraint identification and mitigation, and Workface Planning effectiveness assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and report project and organizational performance metrics tracking progress against CWE program objectives.
• Establish KPI frameworks, scorecards, and benchmarking approaches to measure program and project performance across the M&T portfolio.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend improvement strategies to project and functional leadership.
• Partner with Corporate Construction and project leadership to identify and implement ongoing performance improvements and fit-for-purpose tools and techniques.
• Lead execution and continuous improvement of CWE professional development programs, including Construction Onboarding, Construction@Bechtel, ConstructionTech@Bechtel, and ConstructionSupervisors@Bechtel.
• Ensure training and development programs are consistent, adopted, and effective across M&T projects.
• Work with project leadership, functional managers, and HR to identify capability gaps and workforce development needs.
• Measure training effectiveness and business impact through defined KPIs and performance indicators.
• Maintain functional documentation, analysis and reporting templates, and procedures that support program quality and consistency.
• Advise project and functional leadership teams on workforce effectiveness and productivity strategy.
• Influence organizational priorities and drive change across the M&T organization without direct authority.
• Build partnerships across Corporate Construction, HR, project management, and project teams to achieve shared business objectives.
• Establish annual goals, performance measures, and execution plans aligned with M&T Construction and Corporate Construction strategic priorities.
• Present performance insights, recommendations, and program outcomes to M&T senior leadership, including the Corporate CWE Manager and M&T project executives.
• Provide oversight, coaching, and direction to CWE program leads and team members supporting Operations Excellence and Professional Development initiatives.

Benefits

• Bechtel describes offering robust benefits intended to support employee well-being, career advancement, and time to recharge; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager