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Bechtel Corporation Workface Planner AWP in Reston, Virginia

Requisition ID: 280000

  • Relocation Authorized: None

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: Reston, VA

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Job Summary:

Working within the Construction function and reporting to PFE. Workface Planner (WFP) is responsible for supporting and providing input to the project’s Workface Planning (WFP) Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) program. Primary responsibilities include planning execution of field work, providing detailed construction input during engineering and procurement, scoping and managing work packages, constraint removal, supporting turnover to startup and constant coordination across the project’s EPC functions to ensure alignment to the field execution strategy. Position will eventually relocate to the project site in Poland. #LI-CL1

Major responsibilities:

  • Workface Planning:

  • Collaborate with Field Engineering and Supervision to develop and update the Construction Execution Strategy.

  • Maintain the Level 4 and 5 Construction Schedules.

  • Input to the 90-day and 3-week lookahead by Installation Work Package (IWP).

  • Develop and maintain content in the project model for construction temporary works.

  • Work with the VDC and planning teams to maintain the 4D construction sequence.

  • Ensure constraint-free IWPs are made available to the field and project team.

  • Identify constraints associated with work packages and update constraint list.

  • 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.

  • Ensure IWP content is created in a digital format in alignment with the Project Information Management (PIMS) guidelines and able to be ingested by the Common Data Environment (CDE).

  • Create dashboards and metrics to track and monitor progress of IWPs by utilizing content in the Common Data Environment (CDE).

  • Along with Field Engineering, prepare detailed Installation Work Packages (IWPs) in the project model, as per the project guidelines and procedures, to include, compiling layout drawings, standard installation drawings, schematics, vendor drawings, installation details, model snapshots, vendor drawings, inspection test records, or any other documents or engineering deliverables associated with the IWP scope of work.

  • Relay construction priorities upstream to prioritize engineering and procurement deliverables and monitor design and material downstream impacts to construction to replan as necessary.

  • Track and drive the development and closure of IWP documentation to support system turnovers.

  • Support the development and maintenance of metrics and dashboards for monitoring the performance of the Workface Planning program and its effectiveness toward improving construction productivity.

  • Assist in training the work package planning staff, as well as AWP training for all project staff.

  • Work with construction BSAPs to advance the company’s data-centric delivery vision.

  • Be a strong advocate of AWP Program implementation on Poland AP1000.

Education and Experienced Requirements:

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

  • Must possess the right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

  • Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.

  • Must be able to obtain a site security badge for access to the worksite.

  • Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Working experience at jobsite as Field Engineer or Construction Engineer.

  • Experience in the preparation of construction work packages.

  • Proficient in reading drawings, interpreting design, construction schedules, specifications and industry standards and codes.

  • Proficiency in digital tools including model software and databases manipulation.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Consistent, reliable, and detail oriented.

  • Flexible and willing to support all disciplines on all deliverables.

  • 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. Previous experience in Engineering, Construction, or Project Controls is beneficial.

  • Working knowledge of developing unit rate and performance factors.

  • Previous experience in the development and maintenance of project metrics and dashboards.

  • Strong knowledge of BSAPs and standard programs used on Bechtel EPC projects such as TeamWorks, InfoWorks, Digital Supply Chain, Synchro 4D, Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, EQMS, Toolhound, xFighters, Bookbuilder, ModelBuilder etc.

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