MasterCraft Project Superintendent

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Job Summary:

The MasterCraft Project Superintendent is responsible for managing supervisors, planning, and directing work activities for specific scopes of work across the Project. Supervises and directs craft professionals, subordinate supervisors, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction performance is following specifications and within schedules and budgets. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule if required, including, but not limited to nightshift, split shift, or day shift work.. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress). Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.).  #LI-TH1 

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership/Supervision

• Supervises and/or directs craft activities with discipline Superintendents as assigned.
• Schedules work to be performed, and reviews work accomplished by each craft.
• Performs general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions.
• Oversees, coordinates and reports field activities of construction.
• Proactively engages with their team's development through CPM, Competency development/assessment and feedback

Planning/Productivity

• Determines workforce requirements.
• Coordinates established area operational plans.
• Coordinates activities with other disciplines or areas and clients’ resident representatives, as instructed by construction management.
• Assists with the development of planning construction methods and procedures.
• Oversees the development of projections and schedules for workforce, material and equipment requirements
• Reviews and assigns installation work packages to foreman and general foreman
• Oversees the reporting of installed quantities to Field Engineering for verification and quantity claiming
• Reviews project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
• Oversees the preparation of reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.
• Prepares construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements.
• Oversees the coordination of construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.

Tools, Materials & Equipment

• Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Oversees the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensure that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.

Safety/Quality

• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Ensures assigned construction operations performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.
• Ensures the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
• Monitors the activities to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Monitors work activities and ensure the quality of work performed.

Technical

• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting
• Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents
• Oversees engineering solutions with Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen and Craft Professionals.
• Oversees the preparation of testing processes and required test equipment
• Inspects installed components for technical acceptance.
• Oversees the development of Commodity Installation means and methods
• Utilizes and leverages applicable automation software and processes as applicable

Scope of Leadership

• Supervises the work of Support-level or junior Professional personnel
• Assists with management decisions and activities
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with supervisors
• Coordinates with management for hiring, firing, reductions in force, performance appraisals, and pay reviews

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience commensurate with open shop projects and the type of work to be undertaken. 
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating directing large scopes of work activities
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to develop 3 week look ahead schedule
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.