Structural Superintendent - Simple Cycle

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, we are building a world of difference.

Opportunity Type: Staff | Relocation eligible: No | Full time/Part time: Full-Time | Visa Sponsorship Available: No

About the Role

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee-owned company, every role matters—you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable, embedded into every role, site, and decision to ensure our teams return home safely every day. From field engineering to project management, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real-world, hands-on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

This role involves interfacing with and monitoring supervision and craft employees, as well as assigned subcontractor supervision and field engineering. You will oversee direct-hire craft productivity and performance, along with subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and performance expectations. You will provide craft supervisors with the information and technical direction required to complete projects safely, on time, and with quality. The role ensures construction schedules and project expectations are clearly defined and communicated to all levels of craft discipline, coordinates interpretation of technical requirements, and provides technical data to the workforce and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• 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 in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings, information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
• Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to the Construction Manager and Field Project Controls Manager. Takes necessary actions to maintain targets.
• 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.
• Develops corrective plans 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 for the Simple Cycle construction project.
• 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 and the Construction Manager.
• Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract scope and schedule requirements.
• Develops a stable working relationship with assigned subcontractor(s).
• Assists the 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). Responsible for compiling and answering CIRs if required.
• Administers the execution of work packages and equipment installation.
• Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.
• Identifies potential backcharges and out-of-scope issues and reports them to the Construction Manager. Supports the 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 foremen and foremen, as well as CM projects' subcontractors, superintendents, and construction engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction field leadership experience on equivalent projects.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected), which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Management or Engineering degree.
• Completion of cost control, back charges, and schedule training.
• Completion of construction management and contract administration training.

Preferred Skills

• Budget and Cost Control Skills
• Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle construction experience
• Industrial relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
• Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals
• Construction safety awareness and comprehension
• 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
• Constructability Knowledge within other disciplines
• Conceptual Planning Ability
• Legal Contract understanding (EPC / Subcontracts)
• Leadership Ability
• Human Relations Skills
• Risk Assessment/Management
• Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems
• Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Construction Guides and Standards
• Computer Skills

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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 according to a set procedure.
• 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 Environment:

• Typical construction site environment: cramped workspaces, awkward positions, very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures, and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, and rain.
• Exposure to extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.

This position is considered safety-sensitive.

Benefits

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes:

• A robust wellness program and health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurances, along with disability coverage.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Flexible spending accounts and a company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a voluntary legal plan.
• Access to the B&V Credit Union.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

As a 100% ESOP-owned company, professionals are empowered to drive personal growth and company achievements, sharing in the financial rewards through stock ownership. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an inclusive environment to provide innovative solutions for clients.