Fireproofing and Coatings - Subcontractor Technical Representative - STR

About the Role

Support and oversee field subcontracts on a semiconductor manufacturing plant project in New Albany, Ohio (Phase 1 / Ohio One project — 2.5 million square feet, including 600,000 square feet of cleanrooms). Maintain continuous review of subcontract progress and provide management with information on financial, legal, or technical issues. Prepare change orders and amendments, resolve technical issues, and oversee subcontracts from bid through turnover/completion. Targeted subcontracts include Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing, with heavy emphasis on installation, sequencing, and inspection of in-process work. Extensive experience with spray-applied intumescent and cementitious fireproofing systems and other specialty coatings is required, as is experience operating, applying, and inspecting abrasive blast and industrial spray equipment; plural component spray application experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primarily interface with Coatings, Insulation, and Fireproofing subcontractors, with potential expansion to other subcontracted scopes.
• Handle overall planning, coordination, and scheduling of subcontractor work.
• Interface with Lead Superintendents, Lead Field Engineers, the direct hire team, and other team members; serve as a focal point for coordination of work by assigned subcontracts.
• Monitor and inspect the subcontractor's quality of work; validate subcontractors' installed quantities and monthly progress payments and invoices.
• Monitor subcontractor force account, time and management reports, and coordinate subcontractor activities with work performed by others.
• Perform surveillances and inspections of subcontractor work to confirm compliance with subcontract requirements; monitor subcontractor submittals, coordinate project review of the same, and coordinate with Engineering when applicable.
• Exercise professional judgment within the framework of broad guidelines provided by superiors.
• Provide direction to subcontractors and construction office technical or clerical personnel.
• Participate as the Construction representative during the formation, bid, evaluation, and award phases of assigned subcontracts; monitor subcontractors' work processes to ensure adherence to the principles of the Integrated Safety Management System to ensure health and safety of the worker, and quality, productivity, and consistency of the workplace.
• Operate with considerable latitude, exercising independent judgment and utilizing construction knowledge and experience in the resolution of typical questions and problems.
• Manage and coordinate Subcontractor Construction Work Packages (CWPs) to support subcontract activities in the field.
• Manage subcontract-specific Condition Reports, including creating Corrective Action Plans and participating in Casual (apparent/root) Analysis.
• Coordinate subcontract execution and scheduling needs with Project Controls, Lead Superintendents, and Lead Field Engineers and/or Area Team.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Level I — Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university, plus 5–8 years of relevant work experience; or 9–12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level II — Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university, plus 8–10 years of relevant work experience; or 12–14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of the Bechtel Standard Work Processes Procedures (SWPPs) and the related Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs).
• Demonstrate commitment to a "Zero Accidents" safety program.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Construction field experience in execution of subcontract and direct hire work related to Coatings and Fireproofing.
• Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards and the determination process for applicability to the work.
• Previous experience as a Quality Control Representative.
• Previous experience managing construction subcontracts and field design changes.
• Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs, which may require 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.
• Self-starters, highly motivated, requiring little supervision, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstration of strong safety culture and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• AMPP Certification for Intumescent Fireproofing Coating Application Specialist.
• AMPP Certification for Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 2).
• ICC Certification for Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector.