Assistant Project Manager

Requisition ID: 272333 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Various Bechtel Project Locations 

Company Overview:

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 values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

 

Project Overview:

Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and oil, gas, and chemicals. Today, our colleague's team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries. Bechtel’s focus on solar, renewables, and clean energy is helping our customers deliver transformational renewables and clean energy projects. Bechtel renewables team will perform the engineering, procurement and construction for a 190.8MWac / 228.18MWdc utility-scale photovoltaic (“PV”) generating plant to be located in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. Position is based on award.

 

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Project Manager and located at the jobsite, responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering the project from the stages of construction, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract management. Supervises the administration of budgets and schedules, manages performance, reports progress, and initiates action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications. Resolves problems and coordinates the final turnover of the project to the customer. Provides leadership for the development and maintenance of a high-performance project team. Has overall responsibility for the compliance organizations’ execution, ensuring that project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety and to Customer and Bechtel performance expectations.

 

This position will initially be based in Bechtel's Reston, VA office and require travel or relocation to the project location (Evansville, IN).

 

 Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the project compliance functions including: Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H); Surety; Security; and Quality & Performance Management.
• Serves as Deputy PM in absence of PM.
• Customer Interface – communications directly with senior customer representatives in all areas of responsibility.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree and 15+ years of progressive experience in the following functions - project management, procurement, contracts, engineering, environmental, operations, and/or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Bechtel organization, policies, procedures and programs including QA and Safety.
• Experience with lump sum and reimbursable projects.
• Ability to effectively organize and staff a project team in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel standard tools, techniques and procedures. Business and Commercial awareness.
• Knowledge and experience in Project Execution Plan development and implementation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience in contracts/subcontracts formulation, risk analysis, negotiations, and implementation including:
• Knowledge of project insurance issues/options.
• Knowledge of cross functional work processes and interface knowledge, especially Project Controls, Supply Chain management, Quality management and the ability to manage the relationships/interfaces with management and functional groups.
• Oral, written and graphic communication and presentation skills

 

 

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