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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Construction Automation Lead (Digital) - **Company:** Bechtel Corporation - **Location:** Chandler, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Information Systems, Data Integration, Digital Technology, Project Management Software, Workflow Management Systems, Microsoft Power Automate, Break Fix, Powerapps - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gocze7 ## About the Role + Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or a related discipline and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience. + 10+ years of experience supporting construction or capital project digital systems + Hands-on experience configuring and supporting construction automation platforms and digital workflows in an EPC or construction environment + Strong understanding of construction workflows, field execution, and site-level data requirements + Experience supporting project controls, ES&H, quality, commissioning, and various other functions and disciplines on major capital projects + Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system, workflow, and integration issues in active project environments + Experience supervising and mentoring technical staff in a project setting + Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across project management, field supervision, contractors, vendors, and client teams + Ability to translate technical requirements into practical, field-oriented solutions + Proven ability to drive user adoption and influence teams in a construction environment + Ability to prioritize and resolve issues in a fast-paced, active construction setting # Required Knowledge and Skills: + Experience with drone-based construction data capture and processing workflows (e.g., Propeller, DroneDeploy). + Hands-on experience supporting or administering Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) in a project or site environment. + Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) supporting field use cases. + Experience with construction/project platforms such as Procore, Hexagon Smart Completions, Setroute, or equivalent systems. + Familiarity with data integration concepts between construction systems and reporting or analytics platforms. + Experience supporting digital tools for turnover, commissioning, or completions. + Prior experience on large-scale industrial or manufacturing construction projects (semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, or similar). Physical / Work Environment + Full-time assignment at an active construction project site. + Significant time spent in field environments supporting crews directly. + Requires walking, climbing, and working in outdoor conditionsMay require travel across different areas of the project site. ## Description The Construction Automation Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution, support, and supervision of Construction Automation activities on an assigned construction project. This role serves as the primary on-site delivery lead for digital tools, workflows, and system integrations supporting construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning and startup, and turnover activities. The role combines hands-on subject matter expertise with first-line supervisory responsibility. It is focused on execution in the field, including system deployment, issue resolution, user adoption, and consistent application of approved M&T Construction Automation standards. The role works closely with project management, field supervision, contractors, clients, vendors, and corporate teams to ensure digital solutions are aligned with project needs and effectively deployed in the field. \#LI-SM2 # Major Responsibilities: + Execute and support day-to-day Construction Automation activities in support of construction execution and field operations. + Serve as the primary on-site subject matter expert for Construction Automation systems, tools, and workflows. + Own the day-to-day operation and performance of Construction Automation systems supporting field execution. + Support deployment, configuration, and operation of approved Construction Automation systems in alignment with M&T standards. + Monitor system usage, data quality, and workflow execution and resolve issues impacting daily operations. + Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support for site digital systems and integrations. + Translate field execution needs and requests into practical automation solutions within approved standards and configurations. + Supervise and coordinate the work of Construction Automation Specialists, as assigned. + Support training, onboarding, and user adoption efforts for project teams and contractors.Identify recurring operational issues or risks and escalate systemic items as appropriate. + Capture site-level issues and lessons learned and provide continuous improvement recommendations to the M&T Construction Automation function. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [APIs and Architecture for scaling omnichannel payments](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/90-apis-and-architecture-for-scaling-omnichannel-payments) - [Data Mining Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/802-data-mining-accessibility) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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