Pipe Superintendent

Company: BVCI | Location: Harriman, TN | Full-time, project-only hire

About the role

This position is located in Harriman, TN and requires mobilizing to the site for the project duration. Union or union-management experience is strongly preferred, as is pipe-superintendent experience on conventional generation projects.

The Pipe Superintendent interfaces with and monitors direct-hire supervision and/or major subcontractor supervision and field engineering. They ensure project requirements and expectations are met regarding craft and supervisory performance, direct-hire craft productivity, and subcontractor performance. The role ensures adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and performance expectations as defined by Black & Veatch.

For union projects, the Superintendent ensures daily project execution aligns with Black & Veatch National Maintenance and Project Labor Union Agreements, understands all local union agreements, establishes working relationships with local union representatives, and ensures uninterrupted workflow at union interface points. The role may also stand in for the Construction Manager during absences, mentor and train other discipline superintendents, and recommend training and development needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Construction Manager in ensuring complete adherence by all site supervision and craft to Black & Veatch Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs.
• Reports inappropriate conduct by any site personnel to the site Construction Manager and project Safety Manager.
• Monitors, verifies, and reports on construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule; tracks and reports on completion of project schedule activities and commodity installation.
• Assists craft/subcontractors/superintendents in resolving problems related to drawings, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
• Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost; reports to Construction Manager and Field Project Controls Manager and takes necessary actions to maintain targets.
• Ensures competent and practical adherence to Black & Veatch standards and lessons learned; communicates issues and new project lessons learned for future implementation.
• Conducts foreman/subcontractor meetings to review/assist in daily, weekly, and monthly planning.
• Develops and monitors a 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule for assigned work scope and a corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met.
• Verifies that all material, manpower, and other resources needed to support the 3-Week Look Ahead Schedule are available and on site.
• Develops, monitors, and reports on completion of craft/subcontractor punch list activities.
• Maintains a daily log for site records.
• Reviews all craft/subcontractor timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment requests.
• Monitors supplier Technical Service Representative (supplier) daily log and reviews/approves their timesheets.
• Communicates and coordinates assigned craft/subcontractor(s) daily and weekly work plans with other discipline Superintendents/Facilitators and Construction Manager.
• Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract scope and schedule requirements; develops a stable working relationship with them.
• Assists Field Subcontract Administrator in the preparation of all extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs).
• Assists the Construction Engineer in the compilation of or answering Contractor Information Requests (CIRs).
• Administers the execution of work packages and equipment installation.
• Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.
• Identifies potential back charges and out-of-scope issues and reports to Construction Manager; supports commercial recovery process.
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management to direct reports.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
• Acts in the capacity of a "supervisor" without management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.
• Supervises direct-hire projects general foreman and foreman, and CM projects subcontractors, superintendents, and field engineers.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Superintendent or Construction Manager on equivalent projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Management or Engineering degree.

Preferred Skills

• Budget and Cost Control Skills
• Industrial Relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
• Knowledge of union agreements and jurisdictional issues
• Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals
• Construction Safety awareness and comprehension
• Cultural and Social Awareness Skills
• Conflict Management Skills
• Multi-tasking Ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
• Problem-solving Skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
• Project Management Skills
• Communication Skills
• Constructability Knowledge within discipline
• Construction Knowledge within other disciplines
• Conceptual Planning Ability
• Legal Contract understanding (EPC/Subcontracts)
• Leadership Ability
• Human Relations Skills
• Risk Assessment/Management
• Time Reporting Systems
• Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems
• Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Expense Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Construction Guides and Standards
• Administrative Policies and Procedures
• Computer Skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction; full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; requires repetitive movement.
• Work above 5 feet in height; climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Work in cramped spaces and awkward positions.
• Work in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather (dust, wind, snow, rain).
• Work in extremely bright or low lighting conditions; exposure to distracting or uncomfortable sounds and noise levels.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• This position is considered safety-sensitive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness program).
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program (for eligible professionals).
• 100% ESOP-owned company; employee-owners share in financial rewards through stock ownership.