Technical AI Use Case Lead - Project Controls & Estimating

Bechtel Corporation•Houston, TX

8d•$123,400 - $178,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical AI Use Case Lead owns the hands-on development and delivery of AI-enabled solutions in live Project Controls and Estimating workflows. As part of Bechtel’s Corporate Project Controls EPC Transformation effort, the role serves as a technical product owner and process subject matter expert, translating project needs and datasets into production-ready solutions in partnership with project teams, functional leadership, and technology groups. The role emphasizes execution, experimentation, and iteration with data, workflows, and tools to embed AI into day-to-day work. Success is measured by adoption and sustained operational impact across core Estimating and Project Controls workflows. Multiple hires will each bring hands-on experience in different processes and own distinct use cases as part of a coordinated delivery team. The position is designated for part-time telework and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules are determined by the employee and supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership. Locations are Houston, Texas, and Reston, Virginia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
Strong working knowledge of Project Controls and/or Estimating work processes on large projects.
Experience working directly with project data, including checking, organizing, and troubleshooting it.
Proficiency with Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SQL, and standard Microsoft Office tools, including Word and PowerPoint.
Experience with Bechtel Project Controls applications such as EcoSys and Primavera.
Basic familiarity with AI concepts and automation tools, including Copilot or similar tools.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Practical experience working directly in two or more core Project Controls or Estimating work processes.
A strong track record as a hands-on individual contributor, working directly with data, tools, and workflows.
High comfort level working with data using tools such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SQL databases, or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Bechtel Project Controls tools such as BETK, EPIC, EVA, PAV, CFAR, and Hyperion.
Experience applying automation, analytics, or AI-adjacent tools to improve work processes; deep AI expertise is not required.

Responsibilities

Own assigned AI use cases from initial problem definition through use in live Project Controls and Estimating work.
Translate real project questions and pain points into working solutions with the teams that will use them.
Work directly with project data to prepare inputs, check outputs, and adjust solution logic.
Investigate data gaps, quality issues, and inconsistencies and develop practical ways to address them.
Test solutions against real project scenarios to confirm that results are accurate, useful, and defensible.
Integrate solutions into existing workflows so they fit naturally into day-to-day execution.
Configure and refine AI and automation tools through hands-on use and iteration.
Collaborate with project teams, functional subject matter experts, and technology partners to improve solutions based on real feedback.