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Deputy Start-Up Manager

Bechtel and Careers
Cheyenne, WY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Requisition ID: 292339

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Cheyenne, WY


Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

The Infrastructure GBU’s Renewables & Clean Power business line is pursuing future combined cycle power plant projects. This role is for working in a central team on proposals and providing technical oversight. Upon successful award, the candidate will mobilize to the project site.

Job Summary:

In this position, you will lead the Commissioning and Startup (CSU) activities for proposals and projects that requires technical skill and expertise in combined cycle power generation. You will provide leadership, oversight, guidance, training, and mentoring to the CSU team on key project procedures and CSU direction to ensure successful project execution and delivery. #LI-VB1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Lead CSU activities for a project, or for discipline/project/proposal estimating or staff planning activities that requires a high degree of technical skill and experience.
  • Provide support to determine the right level of resources are maintained for optimum delivery. Participates in project reviews and workshops to ensure that all CSU activities are included from a procedural, cost, time and risk management perspective.
  • Support for development and maintenance of the project CSU schedule.
  • Oversees the development, maintenance and adoption of fit-for-purpose project CSU risk registers for the project.
  • Leads the preparation of operations manuals. Coordinates with project management the startup related engineering, construction, and client activities as an office assignment or during startup, operations, maintenance or testing at the jobsite.
  • Provides input to project management, engineering, and construction to ensure startup requirements are incorporated into project activities, including review of project designs and construction to ensure plant operability and operating personnel safety.
  • Supports project/program organizational and administrative activities.
  • Identifies and provides innovative solutions to CSU problems.
  • Reviews contract drafts for adequacy of cost and scope definition and CSU requirements.
  • Provides oversight, training, mentoring, and ensures capability of CSU personnel towards the attainment of project objectives.
  • Provides support for integrating the CSU process with other key project procedures (e.g., Engineering, Construction, Change Management, Forecasting, Cost, Trends, and Claims).

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Previous Involvement in delivering combined cycle power projects.
  • Knowledge and experience with commissioning behind the meter power generation is preferred.
  • Integration of power facilities in a data center environment is preferred. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, motivating and supporting others.
  • Demonstrated understanding of CSU core processes and procedures. Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction functions and general business techniques.
  • Awareness of commercial terms and conditions.
  • Excellent skill in oral and written communication with demonstrated skill to present CSU information to management and client.
  • Experience in leading a team of diverse backgrounds towards a single project outcome.

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.


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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