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Project IT Lead

Bechtel
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Aug 2026
💰 $203,700/yr($140,800/yr$203,700/yr)

About the role

Requisition ID:  297701

  • Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
  • Work Location: Reston, VA, Various Work Locations USA
  • Salary Range: 140,800 - 203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report

Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Bechtel is providing engineering, procurement and construction for a large power plant project located in Ohio, US. If selected, Bechtel is seeking a Project IT Lead to join this power project, reporting to the Bechtel Project Manager. The position will start in either Reston, Houston or remote until mobilization to the job site.#LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for all IT operations and services for the Bechtel team on the project
  • Provide IT operational/technical support and manage IT requirements and deliverables to support execution of the project
  • Define IT infrastructure, network, and communications requirements for site offices.
  • Develop complex IT reports, dashboards, and automate workflows.
  • Coordinate IT plans with project team, contractors and client, and establish clear Divisions of Responsibility 
  • Establish relationships with IT vendors 
  • Support mobilization of project team – Asset management, imaging and provision of Bechtel computers, mobile phones and Microsoft 2FA.
  • Setup network printers and scanners.
  • Help Bechtel users connect to the network, printers, file server, applications, Teams and SharePoint, and resolve any technical issues.   
  • Develop metrics for IS&T performance and governance compliance.
  • Manages automation, innovation and integration requirements with Bechtel, client and/or key stakeholders and disciplines. 
  • Provide input to IT technical scopes of work for contractors.
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