Civil Earthworks Superintendent

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility.  This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come. This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Job Summary:

The Civil Earthworks Superintendent is assigned to the field construction organisation in a supervisory capacity. Responsible for supervising and directing operations within the Civil discipline. Supervises and directs craft professionals and subcontractors. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance comply with specifications and within schedules and budget. Performs general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions.

Major Responsibilities:

•    Responsible for field construction operations within assigned discipline or area: safety, quality, and performance. 
•    Safely directs assigned construction work in accordance with Bechtel’s safety program.
•    Determines craft professionals staffing requirements.
•    Schedules work to be performed, and reviews work accomplished by each craft or subcontractor. 
•    Monitors work activities and ensure the quality of work performed.
•    Ensures the most current design document and vendor drawing is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation. 
•    Approves professional craft time records using established automated tools.
•    Prepares schedules, construction methods and procedures. Participates in constructability reviews and execution plans.
•    Supervises and directs subordinate personnel and craftsmen in construction activities within assigned area.
•    Prepares reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, equipment forecasts, and expenditures forecast.
•    Monitors tool usage on the site. Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.
•    Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
•    Responsible for the implementation of corporate/ project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
•    Coordinates activities with other disciplines or areas, and clients' resident representatives as instructed by construction management.
•    Performs employee reviews and identifies Training and Development opportunities for subordinate personnel.
•    Assesses needs and identifies craft training requirements.
•    Monitor job site work rule compliance.
•    Ensures that all Bechtel, Local and Country safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied within assigned area of responsibility.

Education and Experience Requirements:

•    Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
•    Must be physically able to conduct field inspections and participate in project walk-downs which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, using fall protection and other personal protective equipment (PPE), walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, and manoeuvring around very small and/or confined spaces.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

•    Basic craft professional and professional staff supervision experience with a strong civil background.
•    Experience in Construction Project Planning and Scheduling.
•    Knowledge of Construction Quality Assurance. Knowledge of a single or multi discipline construction or engineering operation.
•    Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
•    Working knowledge of labour law.
•    Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
•    Familiarity with current industry quality standards for large EPC Power or Infrastructure projects. .
•    Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and technical database applications.
 
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
•    Knowledge and experience with a Zero Accident Safety Program.
•    Knowledge of local labour laws and issues resolution.
•    Knowledge of local and country contracting requirements.
•    Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors.
•    Specific experience in Heavy Civil Construction, Earthworks.

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