Job Description

Requisition ID: 296375

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA
• Salary Range: $135,900. - $207,200. 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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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

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Project Overview:

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. 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:

Provides overall direction, coordination, and guidance for the security program on a project. Directs the development and implementation of security criteria and programs and procedures; provides functional guidance and direction to assigned security personnel and contractors; and monitors security activities and the performance of security services.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

A. Supervision Received

• Reports to and receives operational project guidance from the Project/Site Manager.
• Receives functional guidance from the Chief Security Officer through the assigned Regional Security Manager (Americas).

B. Supervision Exercised

• Supervises assigned Bechtel personnel and provides contract-level oversight of the security services provider, ensuring performance standards are met without direct supervision of contractor personnel. 

C. Contacts

• Maintains regular communications, as appropriate to the assignment, with Bechtel Project and GBU (Manufacturing & Technology) management, Corporate Security, the contracted security services provider, the Customer, and peer security managers in the area to ensure coordination of security programs, awareness of emerging threats, and coverage across functional areas.
• Interfaces, as required with federal, state and local agencies on regulatory requirements, law enforcement matters, emergency procedures, and other security-related issues that may impact the project.
• Engages with security equipment manufacturers, industry organizations, and consults to remained informed of new technologies, best practices, and emerging security developments.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads the project security program across site and project offices supporting a large, complex, medium-to-high risk construction environment in a remote location. Establishes security objectives and performance metrics (KPIs) to ensure program effectiveness.
• Directs the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security strategies, criteria, policies, and procedures for all project operations.
• Oversees and administers contracted site security services, ensuring performance is measured against established KPI’s, contractual requirements, and project security standards.
• Provides functional direction to assigned security personnel and coordinates activities with the contracted guard force service provider, without direct supervision of contractor personnel.
• Monitors security operations, audits performance, and ensures performance against established KPIs, corporate requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Develops and implements security awareness and training programs tailored to project workforce needs, including site-specific and role-based instruction.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with local law enforcement, intelligence providers, and peer security professionals to support threat monitoring, situational awareness, incident response planning and coordinated response to security incidents, including crowd-related events, demonstrations, and access control disruptions.
• Conducts security risk assessments, investigations, and audits involving personnel, facilities, and incidents impacting company and client assets/operations.
• Supports emergency preparedness planning and leads these activities as required, including incident response, crisis management, evacuation procedures, and continuity of operations in a remote-site environment.
• Represents the security function in project meetings and engages with client representatives, government authorities, and industry stakeholders on security matters.
• Ensures protection of sensitive information through implementation of security controls for internal data, reports, investigations, and proprietary client information.
• Provides security support and coordination with project disciplines that include but are not limited to Labor Relations, Human Resources, Transportation & Logistics, and ES&H to address overlapping risks, ensure consistent application of policies, and support safe and compliant project operations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Formal, specialized training in security, criminal justice, military, or related disciplines; bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience), with 12+ years in security, law enforcement, military, or intelligence operations leading teams and operations at increasing levels of responsibility, or 16+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of physical security principles, practices, and technologies, with the ability to apply them in protecting construction sites, offices, and personnel in remote, resource constrained environments.
• Proven experience managing security programs, including risk assessment, planning, budgeting, contract oversight of security services providers.
• Demonstrated experience operating in a complex industrial construction environment or remote locations characterized by adverse weather and constrained access to external support services (e.g. law enforcement and emergency services).
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and county laws, regulations, and industry standards governing security operations and compliance. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage leadership, contractors, clients, and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to assess threats and vulnerabilities and implement practical, risk-based mitigation measures.
• English proficiency required: Spanish preferred.

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

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

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