Structural Superintendent

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 be required to relocate to another Global Business Unit in a different location. The ideal candidate will have 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), as well as nuclear, security, and environmental sectors (nuclear power EPC, power distribution, combined‑cycle, defense and space, environmental cleanup). Full mobility is expected as business needs evolve.

Job Summary

In this role you will monitor and organize subcontractor planning, safety, quality, and technical activities on a complex project with multiple stakeholders, coordinating and instructing subcontractor management staff. Your field supervision will ensure operations align with established schedules and that work methods are executed safely.

Major Responsibilities

• Monitor and organize subcontractor activities through coordination and instruction of subcontractor management staff within the area of responsibility.
• Support mid‑size projects of medium to high complexity with multiple stakeholder involvement.
• Planning: Monitor subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material/equipment requirements; review subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material/equipment needs; coordinate construction‑operation impacts on external interfaces to align with overall schedules.
• Safety / Quality: Monitor installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements; enforce policies, procedures, and related work rules established by field construction management.
• Technical Support: Assist Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals in interpreting engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical materials; coordinate engineering solutions with subcontractors, foremen, and craft professionals; work with Design on constructability issues.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 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 per current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team‑based environment.
• Knowledge of subcontract use and the responsibilities of contractors and subcontractors as outlined 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 leading to a thorough understanding of the above areas.

Additional Information

The role requires physical ability to conduct field inspections, including extensive walking on construction sites (often in high heat and humidity), climbing ladders and scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and in confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. The employee 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.