Preservation Manager

About the role

Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are 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. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead preservation execution to support safe, integrated project delivery.
• Manage planning, scheduling, logistics, and workforce coordination to achieve project milestones.
• Oversee subcontract and commercial activities to support execution, cost control, and risk management.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance across all preservation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional interfaces and stakeholder engagement to support project execution.
• Provide technical oversight and execution support for preservation systems and infrastructure.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource costs to meet financial performance targets.
• Develop and lead preservation teams through coaching, accountability, and capability building.
• Shape strategic site execution plans, procedures, and startup strategies for complex M&T projects.

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

• Extensive experience in large-scale industrial or M&T construction projects with emphasis on preservation.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary construction teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, planning, scheduling, and execution processes.
• Deep knowledge of ES&H requirements, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing subcontract performance, commercial risks, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead in high-complexity, schedule-driven environments typical of fabrication plants, data centers, or advanced manufacturing facilities.