Scaffolding Superintendent

Location: Houston, TX | Full‑Time Office/Project | Relocation Authorized: National – Single | Telework: None

Project Overview

The selected candidate will initially be placed on one of our four Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant Projects in the U.S. Gulf Coast Region for the Energy Global Business Unit. Future mobility may be required to other Global Business Units or locations. Ideal candidates have construction industry experience in energy (LNG), manufacturing and technology (semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, data centers, fire‑power generation), infrastructure (aviation, rail, roads/bridges), mining and minerals (water‑treatment plants, mineral extraction, metal refining), as well as nuclear, security, and environmental sectors. Full mobility is expected as business needs evolve.

Job Summary

In this role you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft activities and work schedules, coordinate subcontract work, and develop the team. Your oversight ensures that craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and site rules, and perform within specifications, schedules, and budgets.

Major Responsibilities

• Leadership / Supervision (up to 50 craft): Supervise and direct craft activities, schedule work, review completed work, and perform general supervisory field functions.
• Planning / Productivity: Determine workforce requirements, coordinate operational plans, and align activities with other disciplines, client resident representatives, and construction management.
• Safety / Quality: Ensure the latest design documents are used, approve design changes before implementation, verify that construction operations and subcontractors comply with specifications, schedules, and budgets, and enforce corporate/project policies and procedures.
• Technical: Work with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals to interpret engineering and vendor documents; oversee engineering solutions with subcontractors; coordinate constructability issues with design.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of single‑ or multi‑discipline construction or engineering operations.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma tools and methodologies and supervisory functions related to field activities.
• Understanding of subcontract use and the responsibilities outlined in subcontract documents.
• Experience supervising and administering subcontractors and/or direct‑hire union workforce.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Understanding of Project Environmental, Safety & Health requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team‑based environment.

Physical Requirements

The role includes field inspections requiring extensive walking on construction sites, climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Candidates must be able to enter and exit the project site and use appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., harness, life vest, lift buckets) as required for each task.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits designed to help employees thrive, including career advancement programs, cultural initiatives, and time‑off resources. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.