Electrical Superintendent (Switchyard)

Bechtel Corporation•Cheyenne, WY

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Electrical Superintendent leads and executes all electrical construction activities, including raceway installation, cable installation, equipment installation, terminations, and temporary power systems. This role manages Bechtel craft and subcontractors to deliver safe, high‑quality work in alignment with engineering designs, project schedules, and cost objectives, while coordinating closely with engineering, procurement, and external stakeholders and enforcing Zero Accident and quality standards. This position is contingent upon project award. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston-VA; as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field.

Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
Experience with combined cycle facilities is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of above‑ and belowground raceway installation, electrical equipment setting, cable pull and termination program management, and temporary power installation and energization.
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, with a working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
Possesses strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to lead and manage teams.
Actively maintains, promotes, and fosters a safe work ethic and work environment within the craft.
Willing and able to work extended schedules and night shifts as required to support project execution plans and schedules.

Responsibilities

Manages the construction for all above ground and below ground raceway installation.
Create cable pulling plans and oversee cable pulling activities, manage cable yard and cable cutting programs.
Manages the construction for electrical equipment installation and cable termination activities.
Oversee the temporary power installation program & aid in the creation of temp power plans and single line documents.
Manages electrical activities including actions of Bechtel craft and subcontractors.
Plans and establishes procedures to ensure construction operations meet engineering designs and specifications.
Reviews and monitors subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements.
Reviews and approves where necessary, subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements.
Leads the electrical equipment construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
Coordinates with other subcontractors and external stakeholders (or subcontractors) to plan construction schedules.
Participates in the preparation / review of field change documents and requests for information.
Supports Contracts with the verification of change notices and amendments.
Ensures work methods planned and executed safely.
Proactively involved in continuous learning or show interest to pursue appropriate learning activities.
Supports Electrical Advance Work Packaging (AWP) efforts.
Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors
Ensures Zero Accident Philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements.
Enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
Takes part in oversight of the construction electrical LOTO program
Support Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Electrical design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.
Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.