Bechtel

Site Superintendent

Bechtel$159K — $231K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree required; international equivalent accepted.
  • 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience needed.
  • Proven track record as a Lead Discipline Superintendent or equivalent position.
  • Deep expertise in combined cycle power projects, including participation in at least 3 past projects.
  • Experience managing US-based direct-hire projects and knowledge of union-based execution practices.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and direct craft activities and subordinate superintendents.
  • Engage in team development through feedback and competency assessments.
  • Provide logistical input for project site infrastructure during the proposal phase.
  • Determine workforce needs and prepare construction progress and expenditure forecasts.
  • Monitor tool and equipment usage and prepare requisition requests for materials.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards on-site.
  • Interpret engineering documents and coordinate solutions with subcontractors and craft professionals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually) and nine paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave and discretionary bonuses.
  • 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 297280
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Unaccompanied
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Reston, VA
  • Reston, Virginia ONLY: Salary Range: $159,700 - $231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)


Project Overview:

We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. This project is a nominal 1300 MW two unit plant that will provide consistent electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the scope and design basis for the project which will utilize advanced gas turbine technology to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. This role will start in Reston, VA and then moblize to site in Carroll County, Ohio.

Job Summary:

The Project Field Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing craft operations for the project. You will have direct contact and coordination with the local trade unions and will be responsible for maintaining those relationships. Will supervise and direct craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. Will ensure assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance is in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budget. Will perform general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership/Supervision
  • Proactively engages with their team's development through CPM, Competency development/assessment, and feedback. Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned.
  • Provides input and recommendations to the proposal team in support of project logistics, temporary infrastructure, and workflow management to support the development of the project site infrastructure and associated distributable.
  • Reviews and supports the development of FNM staffing requirements to establish a complete and efficient staffing profile for the project's construction phase.
  • Provides advice and guidance required to ensure successful craft management has been fully addressed in the site management strategy.


Planning / Productivity
  • Determines workforce requirements. Prepares reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.


Tools, Materials & Equipment
  • Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site.
  • Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.
  • Supports the review and recommendations for tools and equipment during the proposal phase, including reviews with BED to address project execution planning requirements.
  • Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site.
  • Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.
  • Safety & Quality. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance are in compliance with specifications responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
  • Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.
  • Develops and owns the project's Construction Equipment Schedule.


Technical
  • Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
  • Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, Foremen, and Craft Professionals.
  • Works with the assigned construction representative and the wider proposal team to review, develop, or produce documentation to support proposal deliverables.


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Established performance capabilities as a Lead Discipline Superintendent, Area Field Superintendent, or Project Field Superintendent.
  • Detailed knowledge of combined cycle power projects and the challenges therein, ideally having participated in 3+ past projects. A clear communicator, able to articulate challenges and strategies to address risk and improve performance.
  • Experience in the management of US based direct-hire projects.
  • Knowledge of union based projects and execution desirable.
  • Knowledge of points of execution risk for combined cycle power projects.
  • Desire to implement strategies to improve project performance.
  • Possessing an open and approachable character, willing to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during the development stage.
  • Direct experience in executing or managing multiple disciplines (i.e. Civil, Piping, Electrical, l&C, etc.).
  • Previous knowledge of applicable codes and standards associated with power plants (ASME Section I, ASME B31.1, ACI, NFPA 70E, etc).


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

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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