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Project Overview:

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. Bechtel will design and build Phase 1 of the Ohio One project, a total of 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms. Construction will require as much steel as eight Eiffel Towers and as much concrete as the tallest skyscrapers.

Bechtel will strengthen future economic development in the region by partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline

Job Summary:

As part of the Construction function the Workface Planning Manager (WFPM) is responsible for facilitating the inputs into the project’s Workface Planning (WFP) program with primary responsibilities associated to constraint removal, strategizing execution of field work with responsible supervision, ensuring detailed construction input is represented in project systems, and coordinating across the project’s EPC functions to ensure constant alignment to the field execution strategy. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

Workface Planning: Input to the 90-day and 3-week lookahead by Installation Work Package (IWP), ensuring the accuracy of the Level 4 schedule for all commodities and 4D planning and modeling the construction installation sequence Ensuring constraint-free IWP’s are made available to the field.
Tracking readiness and providing visibility to constraints at pre-construction intervals of 150-days, 90-days, and 3-weeks as well as driving removal of constraints via cross-functional communication and coordination.
Validating the sequence of IWP development to ensure it aligns with the field execution strategy.
Establishing metrics and dashboards for monitoring the performance of the Workface Planning program and its effectiveness toward improving construction productivity.
Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance follow specifications and within schedules and budgets.
Providing strategy and solution-based input to the site leadership team The Workface Planning Coordinator (WFPC) provides input to:
Area/System-based work package scoping during FEED or front end of detailed Engineering Construction Work Packaging (CWP) and Installation Work Packaging (IWP) scope and schedule as produced by the Project Field Engineer (PFE)
Project schedules as produced by Project Controls
Field execution sequence and strategy as produced by the Field Superintendents Material delivery and sequencing as defined by the Field Procurement Manager
Startup systems sequencing and testing as defined by the project Startup Manager Project
Automation plans and data exchanges to facilitate the Workface Planning program
Subcontractor integration within the Workface Planning Program

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Previous experience in Engineering, Startup, or Project Controls is beneficial Strong knowledge of BSAPs and standard programs used on Bechtel EPC projects such as Integraph’s Smart Plant design tools, TeamWorks, Infoworks, Digital Supply Chain, Synchro 4D, Bechtel Production System, etc. is preferred.
Coordinates across functions, both peer-to-peer and vertically, to develop tangible execution strategies.
Communicates execution plans and strategies to project and site management, other key project stakeholders, and customer personnel where appropriate.
Capable of summarizing large amounts of project data into clear and concise report outs Ability to interface with personnel of varying backgrounds and skill sets.
Ability to help teams define strategic direction for the purpose of developing practical action plans.
Ability to think ‘outside the box’ to help resolve challenges and roadblocks as they arise.
Strong understanding of Bechtel construction practices, process improvement methodologies, and innovative trends within the construction industry.
Working knowledge of developing unit rate and performance factors is a plus.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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