Bechtel Corporation · 1 month ago
Lead Field Engineer - Piping
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
8+ years expBechtel is a global leader in engineering and construction, dedicated to building inspiring projects. The Construction Lead Piping Field Engineer will oversee the piping field engineering team, ensuring the successful execution of piping construction activities and coordination with various stakeholders.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Coordinate with engineering on constructability and design issues relating to the piping discipline such as underground and above ground piping installation and pipe supports
Coordinate with engineering and procurement for the planning of modularization efforts and sequencing of design and procurement to meet project Advance Work Packaging programs
Establish a piping design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on piping engineering deliverables and overall construction application configuration management
Responsible for quantity take-off, control, tracking, reporting and forecasting for piping discipline
Specify the piping criteria for the construction of temporary construction facilities as required
Direct the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment such as pipes, valves and hangers
Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct piping materials
Coordinate and monitor the interfaces for piping data exchange to support the construction automation plan and the project controls program requirements at the jobsite
Develop and manage the piping construction quality program
Direct preparation of cost estimates for piping construction activities and coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports
Plan and recommend piping procedures to be implemented by Field Supervision to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications
Coordinate activities to ensure piping materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications
Implement controls over variables affecting piping job progress such as such as piping installation and receipt to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized
Administer major subcontract changes regarding the piping discipline and represent the company in major contractual discussions and negotiations
Aid the development of hydro packages and verify and witness hydro acceptance
Validate and submit (discipline) construction quantities for Quantity Unit Rate Report (QURR) tracking
Interface with Project Controls for submittal of quantities to ePCWorks
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards
Excellent communication and problem-solving ability
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams
Maintain, promote, and cultivate a safe work ethic and work environment within the craft
Able to work extended work schedules and night shift as required to support the project execution plans and schedules
Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H)
Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program
Must have work authorization within the United States of America
Preferred
Experience on combined cycle facilities is preferred
Knowledge of modularization of piping and pipe racks, above ground & below ground piping systems and line testing preferred
Benefits
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
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Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$499.38MKey Investors
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2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
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Brendan Bechtel
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