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Area Manager

Bechtel

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

About the role

Requisition ID: 295237

Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: CHEYENNE, Reston, VA

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Project Overview:

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year. 

The candidate will act as the Area Manager on the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston-VA; as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to the project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project awards.

Job Summary:

The Area Manager is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of construction within their assigned area, serving as the primary contact and ensuring effective coordination among contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. This role oversees site operations, including safety, quality, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and compliance with engineering specifications and corporate policies. Key duties include maintaining client relationships, managing contracts and expenditures, implementing security and community relations plans, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations and environmental standards while delivering the project within scope, time, and budget. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership/Supervision

Manages the organization and direction of construction and related activities the assigned area, including actions of Bechtel, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and their representatives
Oversees total site management of the assigned area, including supervision of construction craft personnel, field engineering, contract administration, cost and schedule, field procurement, finance and accounting services, and craft resource personnel as applicable
Maintains client relationship and is the primary contact of the assigned area for client's communication with the field activities and effective relation with other functional departments
Coordinates all project contractual activities for the assigned area and participates in the development of contracts, subcontracts, or vendor scopes of work, budgets, contract formation, and negotiations
Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite
Develops, implements, and administers a jobsite securi