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Bechtel Corporation · 1 day ago

Project Field Engineer

Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in construction and project management, recognized for delivering successful outcomes across various sectors. The Project Field Engineer is responsible for overseeing construction engineering personnel and activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, and providing technical direction to a diverse team.

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Responsibilities

Develops and recommends the construction engineering organization for approval by the Site Manager (or appropriate level of Project Management) and prepares employee requisitions
Coordinates with engineering on constructability and design issues. Establishes a Design/Field Engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables
Responsible for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting
Directs the design of temporary construction facilities as required
Coordinates and monitors the interfacing between the construction automation plan and the project controls program at the jobsite
Directs preparation of cost estimates for construction activities and coordinates the preparation of cost reports, forecast and progress reports
Reviews and provides input to project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule
Develops and ensures the implementation of the project construction procedures from the Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs)
Coordinates any deviations from SWPPs
Coordinates with the superintendents and subcontractors to plan construction schedules
Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services and equipment
Approves requisitions as delegated by the Field Construction Manager. Reviews material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials
Coordinates subcontract activities to ensure materials, equipment and quality comply with design plans and specifications
Plans and recommends procedures to be implemented by superintendents to ensure construction operations are within requirements of engineering design and specifications
Directs the maintenance of construction engineering records for job history
Implements controls over variables affecting job progress to ensure engineering and procurement provide timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment and to ensure that other corporate programs are fully utilized
Administers assigned subcontracts to ensure completeness and that they are up to date
Performs employee reviews for subordinate personnel and assists in their development. Ensures that subordinate personnel receive progressive training
Assesses need and develops Field Engineering Training Plan for the project
Reviews and provides input to the project staffing plan for construction engineers and associated personnel
Ensures the implementation of project environmental control plan(s) as required
Ability to establish high-performing teams

Qualification

Construction engineeringEPC project leadershipProject managementDigital execution toolsAWPOSM strategiesTeam buildingClient relationship managementCost estimationContract administrationEnvironmental control

Required

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Proven leadership in large-scale EPC projects, managing staff, maintaining good client relationships and developing talent
Technical knowledge of all phases of construction engineering relating to a single discipline interfacing with all areas, or in a multi-discipline position assigned to a single area
Thorough knowledge of construction activities as they relate to engineering disciplines, cost and scheduling, and contract administration
Champion ES&H and zero-accident culture
Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Preferred

Experience in semiconductor, EV battery, or data centers preferred
Hands-on implementation of AWP and OSM strategies; experience with project setup, system turnover, and completion preferred
Proficiency with digital execution tools, 4D/5D planning, and analytics preferred

Benefits

Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Advancing careers
Delivering programs to enhance our culture
Providing time to recharge

Company

Bechtel Corporation

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Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.

H1B Sponsorship

Bechtel Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (30)
2023 (33)
2022 (40)
2021 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$499.38M
Key Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M

Leadership Team

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Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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