Area Manager

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Bechtel Corporation
Global engineering, procurement, construction and project management firm delivering mega‑infrastructure worldwide.
Lead and oversee superintendents and craft crews on large LNG construction projects.
3 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brownsville, TX
Onsite
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Procurement
Construction
Project Management
Master Planning
Commissioning
Startup & Operations
Sustainability Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Nuclear
Security
Environmental
Water
Civil Site Works
Energy Transition
Chemical Weapons Demilitarization
Role
What you would be doing
cost forecasting
project controls
safety program
constructability review
engineering coordination
subcontract oversight
  • Forecasts labor unit rates, field distributables, and construction equipment.
  • Ensures the jobsite field work organization is comprised of qualified and knowledgeable personnel and ensures effective personnel utilization.
  • Sets and meets cost and schedule targets.
  • Implements Project ES&H program
  • Implements the project controls tools to assure that direct hire work performed is within budget and schedule.
  • Supervises all Superintendents and direct hire craft and administers project work rules.
  • Establishes and ensures compliance with project procedures necessary to perform construction in accordance with project technical requirements
  • Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.
  • Assists in the Coordination of engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.
  • Supervises Subcontract Coordinators (SCs / STRs) Coordinating subcontract activities.
What you bring
bachelor's
15+ years
lng
heavy industrial
pfs tierii
safety
  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
  • Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
  • Experience on an LNG construction site especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
  • Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
  • PFS Tier II - most applicable to Area Superintendents and PFSs who are responsible for a very large vertical package or scope of work on large projects (>$1B and/or >1500 craft) of high complexity with multiple stakeholders’ involvement.
  • Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisor’s ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.
  • Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station construction is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy.
  • Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation relating to field activities.
Benefits
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1935
Hoover Dam Completion
The Hoover Dam stands as a landmark of early infrastructure innovation and engineering prowess.
560 vessels
WWII Shipyard Production
During WWII, the firm produced over 560 ships, significantly contributing to the war effort.
$17B
Annual Revenue
Operating at a scale of over $17 billion annually, it ranks as a major player in the construction industry.
25,000+
Global Projects Completed
Across 160 countries and all seven continents, the firm has delivered tens of thousands of infrastructure solutions.
  • The firm began building railroads and dams in the American West and grew into a pioneer of mega-projects.
  • Post-war, it laid massive pipelines across the Middle East and ventured into nuclear power, building the USA’s first commercial plant.
  • Its projects include Boston’s complex “Big Dig” tunnel, the Channel Tunnel, and Intel megafab campuses.
  • It operates in global markets across Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear/Security/Environmental sectors.
  • Typical projects include highways, bridges, ports, airports, LNG plants, data-centers, environmental cleanups, and nuclear facilities.
Culture + Values
  • Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects.
  • We live for a challenge – make our customers’ ambitions a reality; adapt quickly and always look for a better way.
  • We do the right thing – exercise the highest level of integrity and ethics; create a positive legacy through purposeful and sustainable projects.
  • We take care of each other – safety and well-being above all; treat each other with the utmost respect.
  • We succeed together – embrace our differences, seek diverse views, and listen to understand; foster a deep sense of belonging.
  • We build trust – develop lasting 'One Team' relationships with our colleagues, customers, and partners; hold ourselves accountable to deliver excellence.
Environment + Sustainability
50% by 2030
Fleet Emissions Reduction
Aims to cut fleet emissions by half by 2030, targeting major Scope 1 and 2 fuel-related emissions.
Net Zero 2050
Emissions Goal
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all Scopes by 2050.
  • Developing and implementing formal climate action plans on all reportable projects to reduce and manage emissions.
  • Testing hybrid/solar light plants, hybrid generation with energy storage, hybrid dozers/excavators, electric trucks/ATVs, and telematics to reduce idling.
  • Created CleanBuild™ 2.0 tool to predict project carbon footprint including embodied and operational GHG emissions.
  • Training global supply chain team in net-zero practices, engaging suppliers, and evaluating alternative concrete materials.
  • Collaborating with equipment manufacturers to accelerate next-generation hybrid and electrified construction equipment.
  • Participant in Corporate Coalition for Innovation & Technology toward Net Zero (CCITNZ) alongside GE, GM, Honeywell, Invenergy and others.
Inclusion & Diversity
900 Colleagues
Completed MARC Program
A large number of colleagues have successfully completed the MARC gender equity program.
150+ Participants
Women@Bechtel Conference 2022
The conference gathered over 150 in-person participants and hundreds more remotely, showcasing its global reach.
260 Female Professionals
Engineering & Safety Roles
Prominent female workforce involved in engineering and safety roles, highlighting gender diversity.
Top 100 Inclusive Workplaces
2022 Recognition
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces in the U.K., reflecting strong diversity efforts.
  • Achieved ISO 30415 certification for Diversity and Inclusion, the first construction company in the U.K.
  • Participates in eight Business Resource Groups, supporting inclusivity and diversity.
  • Received national certification in Chile (NCh3262) for addressing gender pay gaps and workplace issues.
  • Launched Boundless@Bechtel in 2023 to enhance disability inclusion.
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