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Job Summary
The AWP Manager serves as the M&T Construction Functional Group’s subject matter expert for Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and reports to the Chief Construction Engineer (CCE). The role supports proposals and project mobilization by developing packaging strategies, strengthening safe work planning, conducting readiness reviews, and providing training and coaching. The manager also leads the AWP training program, develops future subject matter experts (SMEs), promotes consistent standards, and transitions implementation responsibility to project AWP leadership. This is a functional leadership and assurance role and does not include project execution, staffing, budget, package-production, package-release, or line-management authority.
"This 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”
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Major Responsibilities
Support proposal teams in defining AWP strategy, packaging boundaries, sequencing, staffing assumptions, cost inputs, prerequisites, risks, and client-facing explanations for leadership approval.
Help projects establish practical AWP implementation and mobilization plans, including early Construction input, system and area definition, cross-functional handoffs, turnover alignment, resource needs, readiness milestones, and transition to project AWP leadership.
Lead the AWP training program for Construction and the broader Bechtel organization in coordination with the Construction Training SME and other learning owners.
Develop future AWP SMEs through structured learning, supervised project experience, mentoring, competency assessment, trainer development, succession planning, and assignment-readiness recommendations.
Support a cross-GBU AWP community of practice that promotes common terminology, standard definitions, templates, training materials, and lessons learned through designated corporate and GBU process owners.
Maintain assigned AWP guidance and templates under approved document and change-control processes, gather project feedback, and route proposed revisions, exceptions, and local practices to the appropriate owners.
Lead readiness reviews, audits, and surveillances within the approved mandate; assess implementation maturity, package status, constraints, design information, materials, access, resources, Safety, and Quality; document findings and confirm corrective actions are closed.
Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Startup/Commissioning, and Project Controls to define AWP information needs, responsibilities, formats, timing, identifiers, model detail, required-on-site dates, and revision control.
Support supplier and subcontractor AWP capability reviews and deliverable requirements, advise teams on readiness risks, and leave commercial and acceptance decisions with authorized project leadership.
Review recurring issues and lessons learned, recommend practical performance and maturity measures with project teams and Project Controls, share effective practices, support approved improvements, and escalate unresolved risks or overdue actions.
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
Ability to help proposal and mobilization teams turn requirements into practical execution strategies, effective information handoffs, and clear actions to address readiness and process risks.
Experience developing and delivering practical training, mentoring future SMEs, assessing competence, building trainer capability, and communicating with field, functional, project, and client teams.
Working knowledge of Safety and Quality interfaces, data integrity, document and change control, AWP information flows, planning, modeling, and data tools across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Startup/Commissioning, and Project Controls.
Ability to influence across functions and business units, work within project and process-owner accountabilities, distinguish requirements from recommendations, and apply standards consistently while allowing approved project-specific tailoring.
Strong analytical, facilitation, communication, and judgment skills, with experience supporting assurance reviews, supplier and subcontractor AWP interfaces, continuous improvement, and evidence-based performance assessment.
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