Job Description

Job Summary

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The Area Superintendent (Siteworks) is responsible for supervising and directing craft operations within assigned disciplines or areas. They will supervise and direct Craft activities, subordinate superintendents and others, as assigned. They will ensure assigned construction operations and subcontractors performance is in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budget. They will perform general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions. #LI-SP1

Major Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with various discipline Superintendents, General Foreman, and Foreman to determine equipment requirements 

  • Schedule work to be performed, supervise in-process activities, and review work when accomplished.

  • Supervise and direct subordinate personnel and craft within various disciplines 

  • Prepare craft requisitions and forecasts, job manpower forecasts and expenditure forecast. 

  • Develop and work plans and activities 

  • Implement procedures to ensure construction operations are continuously adhering to engineering designs, specifications, quality standards, schedules and budget 

  • Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned discipline operations 

  • Coordinate field activities with other disciplines 

  • Ensure that all State and Federal safety codes, requirements, and standards are being complied within assigned area of responsibility. 

    • 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:

  • Minimum of 9 years’ experience in field supervision on direct hire work. Demonstrated knowledge of construction engineering practices related to all disciplines. 

  • Demonstrated planning and scheduling, procurement, and contracting experience. 

  • Maintain, promote and cultivate a safe work ethic and work environment within the craft 

  • Able to work extended work schedules and night shift as required to support the project execution plans and schedules. 

  • Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program. 

  • Extensive experience in construction of large projects. 

  • Sound understanding of performance management processes. 

  • Advanced understanding of production management including scheduling. 

  • Advanced communication skills. 

  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. 

  • Advanced knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development. 

  • Previous experience delivering a combined cycle power plant (Preferred).

  • Has direct hire experience directing and managing large teams of direct hire craft professionals and field supervisor on a large construction project.

  • 10+ years of construction experience in process plant and/or combined cycle power plant construction. Preference given to those with combined cycle experience.

  • Be a champion of Bechtel’s core processes and establish a zero-accident culture in that all accidents and incidents are preventable.

  • Advance knowledge of the combined cycle initiative.

  • Experience in establishing a high-performing team.

    • Total Rewards/Benefits:


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