Project Field Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation•,

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 640MW single unit 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. The position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office (single status) to support preconstruction and project planning activities, followed by a long‑term field assignment at the project site in Sullivan County, Indiana upon mobilization.

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.
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.
A knowledge of points of execution risk for combined cycle power projects.
A 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).

Responsibilities

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.
Determines workforce requirements.
Prepares reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.
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.
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.
Develop and own the project’s Construction Equipment Schedule.
Works with the assigned construction representative and the wider proposal team to review, develop, or produce documentation to support proposal deliverables.
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.