Lead Instrumentation Superintendent

Relocation authorized: National – Single. Telework type: Full‑Time Office/Project. Work location: Houston, TX.

Project Overview

The selected candidate will initially be placed on one of our four Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Projects in the US Gulf Coast Region for our Energy Global Business Unit, but may also be required to relocate to other Global Business Units in different locations. The ideal candidate will have market sector/sub‑sector construction industry experience in energy (liquefied natural gas), manufacturing and technology (semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, data centers, fire power generation), infrastructure (aviation, rail, roads/bridges), mining and minerals (water treatment plant, mineral extraction, metal refining), and nuclear, security, and environmental (nuclear power EPC, power distribution, combined cycle, defense and space, environmental cleanup). As needs arise, full mobility is expected.

Job Summary

In this role you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, coordinate subcontract work activities and team development, ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, and enforce compliance with project policies, procedures, and job‑site rules. Your oversight will keep work within specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Major Responsibilities

• Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision of superintendents supporting 50 to 100 craft or Responsible for Area/Facility) – Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others as assigned. Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft.
• Planning / Productivity – Determines workforce requirements and coordinates established area operational plans.
• Tools, Materials & Equipment – Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site. Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures craft professionals have the tools they require to be productive.
• Safety & Quality – Ensures the most current design documents are used, that all design changes are approved prior to implementation, and that construction operations and subcontractors comply with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Technical – Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals to interpret engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical materials. Manages engineering solutions with subcontractors, foremen, and craft professionals.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 10‑13 years of relevant experience, or 14‑17 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of a single or multi‑discipline construction or engineering operation.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy.
• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma program tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team‑based environment.
• Knowledge of the use of subcontracts and the responsibilities of contractors and subcontractors contained in subcontract documents.
• Experience supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.
• Knowledge typically acquired through a recognized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, specialized courses in construction technology and management, and/or prior practical work experience.

Additional Information

• Physical ability to conduct field inspections, including extensive walking on a construction site in high heat and humidity, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Must be able to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress) and use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which may include night shift or split shift.