Bechtel Corporation · 13 hours ago
Innovation Manager
Reston, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBechtel Corporation is seeking an Innovation Manager to join their Manufacturing and Technology business, which focuses on delivering complex technology projects in sectors like semiconductor and electric vehicle. The role involves developing and deploying innovative solutions to improve project delivery across various business lines.
ArchitectureConstructionProject Management
Responsibilities
Work with Cross Functional Disciplines to develop solutions to business challenges by analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights that drive informed decision-making
Perform market research to identify innovation
Partner with functions to develop requirements and scope innovation initiatives
Create business cases and estimates to justify go / no-go investment decisions
Oversee multiple simultaneous innovation initiatives, define priorities, and manage timelines to align with organizational goals
Capture return on investment (ROI) for initiatives and co-author white papers that walkthrough pilot results, benefits, lessons learned, and scaling strategies
Update M&T and Corporate innovation registers with progress updates and other key performance metrics
Manage financial reporting for initiatives to ensure alignment to the baseline plan and identify alternate execution and recovery methods should change occur
Develop communications and marketing material for individual initiatives or win themes that exemplify the benefits of Bechtel’s innovation program
Cross-train and share best practices across the business line and project team
Create external facing innovation material for proposals, conferences, and customer presentations
Provide reach back support to projects as needed for innovation strategy or initiative deployments
Collaborates and builds relationships with team and other stakeholders
Provide training and guidance to project teams on innovation practices
Qualification
Required
Requires bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, or a related field and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Significant experience in engineering, construction, or project delivery, with a demonstrated focus on innovation, digital transformation, or technology enablement
Hands-on experience implementing innovative or digital technologies within engineering or construction environments (e.g., digital workflows, field technologies, BIM/GIS, automation, data-driven tools)
Strong understanding of project workflows across design, construction, project controls, and handover processes
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable change across projects or business units
Excellent communication skills—oral, visual, and written—with experience presenting complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to evolving needs, and work across diverse geographic regions and business lines
Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, or ideation sessions and ensuring follow-through on decisions and actions
Ability to deliver to stakeholders autonomously in a fast-paced environment
Exhibit high attention to detail and the ability to ask clarifying questions to ensure the accuracy of technical and commercial requirements
Display a high level of business acumen and strong communication skills to deliver effectively to all levels of the organization including to external entities
Experience in setting and managing formal estimates, budgets, or staffing plans
Demonstrates curiosity, self-learning, and complex problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience managing innovation pipelines, portfolios, pilots, or proof-of-concepts, including capturing value, ROI, white papers, and lessons learned is preferred
Experience with Design Thinking, Lean, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is preferred
Benefits
Robust benefits to ensure our people thrive
Programs to enhance our culture
Time to recharge
Company
Bechtel Corporation
Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$499.38MKey Investors
U.K. Export Finance
2021-10-18Debt Financing· $499.38M
Leadership Team
Brendan Bechtel
Chairman and CEO
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