M&T CWE Manager

Requisition ID: 299907

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Telework
• Work Location: Reston, VA
• Salary Range: 140,800 - 203,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Job Summary:

The M&T Construction Workface Effectiveness (CWE) Manager serves as the functional leader for all CWE programs across M&T (Manufacturing & Technology) construction projects, holding end-to-end accountability for program execution, governance, continuous improvement, and performance measurement. This role leads two integrated program areas, Operations Excellence and Professional Development, ensuring that construction productivity improvement initiatives and workforce capability programs are deployed consistently, measured rigorously, and aligned with Bechtel Construction and M&T strategic objectives.

The CWE Manager operates as a strategic advisor to project and functional leadership, driving measurable improvement in craft productivity and Direct Work while building the technical and supervisory capability of the M&T construction workforce. The role reports into the M&T Manager of Construction with functional reporting to the Corporate CWE Manager, and partners closely with M&T project executives, Corporate Construction, and Human Resources to advance workface effectiveness across the enterprise. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead deployment and execution of CWE operational improvement programs across all M&T projects, ensuring consistent application of methodology and standards.
• Drive construction productivity improvement through productivity analysis, Time-on-Tools assessments, Direct Work Analysis (DWA), Lean Construction methodologies, constraint identification and mitigation, and Workface Planning effectiveness assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and report project and organizational performance metrics that track progress against CWE program objectives.
• Establish KPI frameworks, scorecards, and benchmarking approaches to measure program success and project performance across the M&T portfolio.
• Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities through data analytics, and recommend improvement strategies to project and functional leadership.
• Partner with Corporate Construction and project leadership to identify and implement ongoing performance improvements and fit-for-purpose tools and techniques.
• Lead execution and continuous enhancement of all CWE professional development programs, including Construction Onboarding, Construction@Bechtel, ConstructionTech@Bechtel, and ConstructionSupervisors@Bechtel.
• Ensure consistency, adoption, and effectiveness of training and development programs across all M&T projects.
• Partner with project leadership, functional managers, and HR to identify capability gaps and workforce development needs.
• Measure training effectiveness and business impact through defined KPIs and performance indicators.

Additional Major Responsibilities

• Maintain functional documentation, analysis and reporting templates, and procedures that support program quality and consistency.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to project and functional leadership teams on workforce effectiveness and productivity strategy.
• Influence organizational priorities and drive change across the M&T organization without direct authority.
• Build strong partnerships across functions and projects, including Corporate Construction, HR, and project management, to achieve shared business objectives.
• Establish annual goals, performance measures, and execution plans aligned with M&T Construction and Corporate Construction strategic priorities.
• Present performance insights, recommendations, and program outcomes to M&T senior leadership, including the Corporate CWE Manager and M&T project executives.
• Provide oversight, coaching, and direction to CWE program leads and team members supporting Operations Excellence and Professional Development initiatives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction productivity improvement or workforce effectiveness programs.
• Experience developing and managing KPI frameworks, scorecards, and performance measurement systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, programs, or cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support M&T project sites.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) industry experience on large capital projects.
• Experience with Lean Construction, Six Sigma, or related continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading both operational performance improvement and professional development or training programs.
• Advanced degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools and platforms used for construction performance measurement.
• Program and portfolio management
• Strategic planning and execution
• Schedule development and implementation
• Construction productivity improvement
• Data analytics and performance measurement
• KPI development and reporting
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Lean Construction principles
• Influence without authority
• Change management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Goal setting and performance management
• Executive communication and presentation skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Construction operations leadership

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA

Job ID: Bechtel-299907

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-10-07T22:21:12