Preservation Manager - Cardinal

Requisition ID: 298526

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family
• Grade: 27
• Position to be Panel Interviewed? Yes
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH
• Employee Referral Amount: $2,500.00

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Project Overview:

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.

Job Summary:

The Preservation Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and performance of preservation activities on Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) projects. This role oversees the preservation of piping, mechanical, E&I and service-related subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient, and integrated project delivery.

The position provides leadership to supervisors, superintendents, and subcontractors, ensuring preservation services are aligned with construction execution plans, commissioning requirements, and operational readiness of M&T facilities. The Preservation Manager operates as a key member of the field leadership team, interfacing with construction, engineering, project controls, supply chain, and client stakeholders #LI-CL1

Major 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.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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Client-provided location(s): Reynoldsburg, OH

Job ID: Bechtel-298526

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-03T22:01:59