Construction Supervisor 2

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are a U.S.-based Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator providing safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine, and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT operates 14 major sites in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers, supply precision components and services for the commercial nuclear power industry, and manage environmental restoration and operations at U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. Our technology drives advances in medical radioisotope production and microreactors for defense and space applications.

About the role

Direct craft personnel and subcontractors; schedule and sequence day-to-day activities of work; interface with client personnel to ensure satisfaction; oversee projects to assure compliance with contract scope and quality; enforce site cleanliness, safety, health, and substance abuse programs; proactively solve problems that could delay construction; manage permits and inspections; monitor progress and compliance; maintain and update as-built drawings; attend progress meetings; and ensure effective constructability efforts. Performance of duties is typically unsupervised.

Location: On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Serve on Capital Project Teams during initial project development to resolve constructability and compliance issues.
• Assist Project Engineer and subcontractor in development and resource loading of Work Breakdown Structures.
• Coordinate Safety, Security, Medical, Radiological, and Training entry and work requirements for contractors.
• Direct subcontractors and laborers, conduct job briefings, and supervise activities to ensure accurate installation.
• Coordinate process or facility shutdowns as needed for system renovation or utility system tie-ins.
• Review project assignments and scheduled priorities to assure proper and effective resource utilization.
• Perform assessment of required field changes and obtain approval from lead project engineer when necessary.
• Maintain and update as-built drawings for accuracy and historical data.
• Exercise control over assigned projects to ensure subcontractor conformance to quality and safety specifications.
• Provide input to project schedules related to construction activities.
• Review and update construction schedules to include resource allocation, percent complete, and percent remaining.
• Perform duties on weekends or after hours for all projects under construction as needed.
• Complete installation and verification/inspection and develop/oversee completion punch lists.
• Perform investigations to determine underlying causes of unplanned events and determine corrective actions.
• Assist and/or perform site and/or project surveys and elevation verifications.
• Utilize NFS application systems to determine and correct contractor restrictions and deficiencies.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in a technical field OR four (4) years of equivalent experience in construction-related activities in lieu of degree.
• Nine (9) to ten (10) years' experience in construction and/or maintenance with an A.S. degree OR thirteen (13) years' experience in construction-related activities in lieu of degree.
• A contractor's license is desired but not required.
• U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance, which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, and previous employment reference verifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.