Project Information & Innovation Manager

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Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location:

Reston, VASalary Range: $166,260 - $224,960 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.

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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.

Job Summary:

The Project Innovation & Information Manager (PIIM) is responsible for spearheading the implementation of digital, AI and innovation, robotics solutions across cross-functional workflows to measurably improve productivity, safety, and quality. This role will work closely with the Project Management team to implement the technology, applications, and hardware required to deliver the project in a data-centric manner and enhance cross-functional delivery on Clean Power projects.

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Major Responsibilities:

The successful candidate can expect to deploy a broad range of automation, innovation and AI solutions including:

Prepare, implement, and maintain the project Information Management (IM) strategy and plans, working collaboratively with clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Lead the identification, development, and deployment of AI, robotics, and innovation solutions that measurably improve productivity, safety, and quality across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of the project.

Contribute to the Project Execution Plan (PEP) to ensure alignment with the project IM strategies and plans.

Collaborating with the project IS&T Lead and other automation leads (e.g., procurement, project controls, commissioning) and functional leads to validate application configurations and audit data exchanges supporting construction and startup activities.

Oversee deployment of the Reality Capture Program integrating laser scanning, photogrammetry, drone, and LiDAR data into construction progress tracking, quality verification, and digital handover workflows.

Develop and implement integrated work processes to support application exchange requirements.

Develop training and adoption plans for project systems, tools, and the Common Data Environment (CDE); maintain user guidance and coordinate issue resolution with system owners.

Conduct regular assessments to review the implementation of the project IM plan and seek opportunities for improvement. Document lessons learned and implement improved workflows to optimize project efficiency and effectiveness.

Collaborate closely with functional team members, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and project stakeholders to integrate standards and best practices.

Conduct UAT testing of new tools and updates to existing tools to ensure alignment with project requirements.

Digitalize work processes by capturing, integrating, analyzing, and visualizing information for efficient automated workflows.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor of Science with 15+ years of experience in delivering large complex AEC projects, including 7+ years of experience in implementing and integrating systems like ACC/Aconex, ArcGIS, Unifier, Cost Management & reporting systems etc.

Demonstrable experience implementing right-sized, fit for purpose digital solutions on self-perform EPC projects. Required Knowledge and

Skills:

Ability to support digital solution procurement activities (requirements definition, RFP support, bid evaluation, selection, negotiation, and execution).Experience facilitating workshops and work process mapping, with a structured approach to scope, change management, and cross-functional adoption.

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