What are the responsibilities and job description for the Combined Cycle Project Field Superintendent position at Bechtel Corporation?
Requisition ID: 287442
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. The business line is assembling a proposal team to be based in Reston, VA with the intention of mobilization to site upon award.
Job Summary
The role provides a unique opportunity to initially participate in the front end development of a project, supporting the proposal team in contributing to the construction strategy based on past project experiences in making provisions for successful execution and to address project risk. Upon award, the role transfers into the delivery phase where, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets.
Major Responsibilities
Leadership / Supervision
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.
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
- Relocation Authorized: National - Single
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Reston, VA
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. The business line is assembling a proposal team to be based in Reston, VA with the intention of mobilization to site upon award.
Job Summary
The role provides a unique opportunity to initially participate in the front end development of a project, supporting the proposal team in contributing to the construction strategy based on past project experiences in making provisions for successful execution and to address project risk. Upon award, the role transfers into the delivery phase where, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets.
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 development of the project site.
- Reviews and supports the development of FNM staffing.
- Provides guidance required to ensure successful craft management.
- Determines workforce requirements.
- Prepares reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel and expenditures forecast.
- Monitors tool and equipment use.
- Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables, ensures that the crafts have the tools required.
- Supports the review and recommendations for tools and equipment during the proposal phase, including reviews to address project execution planning.
- Monitors tool and equipment use on the site.
- Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require.
- Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance.
- Responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Monitors work activities and ensures quality of work.
- Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
- Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, Foremen, and Craft.
- Works with the assigned Construction representative and the wider Proposal team to review, develop or produce documentation to support proposal deliverables
- 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
- Prior experience in a Superintendent position on combine cycle power projects, preferably in the US direct hire market, where direct hire and subcontracted risks were addressed.
- Established performance capabilities as a Lead Discipline Superintendnent, 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. Kknowledge 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, I&C, etc)
- Previous knowledge of applicable codes and standards associated with power plants (ASME Section I, ASME B31.1, ACI, NFPA 70E, etc).
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.
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
