Assistant Project Manager

Requisition

• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Family
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  
  Cheyenne, WY, Various Work Locations USA

We are looking for top talent to join the Renewables & Clean Power business to deliver the largest natural gas projects in the company’s history. This project is a nominal 2500MW “behind the meter” power complex that will provide electrical power directly to an adjoining data center complex and will be designed for an optional grid interconnection in the future. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the behind-the-meter scope and design basis for the project which will utilize multiple technologies, including Solar T350 Turbines, BESS, temporary load banks, an AIS substation/microgrid and GEV 7HA.02 combustion turbines to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation.

The delivery of each of these asset classes are projects in and of themselves, so the project will be structured accordingly with a project manager over each tranche of power asset class delivery. The project will be located in Cheyenne, WY.

Reporting to the Project Director, responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering through all stages of engineering, construction, procurement, performance testing, initial operations, and prime contract management. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial acumen and a background in business development, power generation technologies, and/or combined cycle plant operations.

This position will begin in Reston, VA for 6 months, after which relocation to the site will be required.

While assigned in Reston, VA, the position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

• Responsible for direction or performance of staff activities, including employee development and guidance within assigned area(s).
• 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.
• Ensures processes and procedures are fully developed and implemented.
• Recommends changes to policies and guidelines where necessary.
• Creates and administers staff schedules and de-conflicts as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison between project teams, internal or external clients, or other functional areas of the organization.
• Ensures work is completed on time and within established quality standards and provides reports to internal and external clients and/or project/functional management – Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H);
  Surety;
  Security and Quality & Performance Management.
• May take on the responsibilities of the Project Manager during times of absence.
• Customer Interface – communications directly with senior customer representatives in all areas of responsibility.
• Overall responsibility for the compliance organizations’ execution, ensuring that combined cycle power generation projects are delivered within contract requirements, quality standards, safety protocols, and customer expectations.

• Level 1:
  Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Level 2:
  Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.

• Knowledge of Bechtel organization, policies, procedures, and programs including QA and Safety, particularly as they relate to combined cycle power generation.
• Experience with lump sum and reimbursable projects, especially in the combined cycle sector.
• Ability to effectively organize and staff a project team in a matrix organization.
• Knowledge and understanding of Bechtel standard tools, techniques, and…