HLW Civil Superintendent

Requisition ID:  274557

• Relocation Authorized:  National - Family
• Position to be Panel Interviewed?  No
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Richland, WA 
• Salary Range: $105,060 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant. A 15% salary uplift is provided on top of base salary for positions that are worked in New York City or San Francisco, which is subject to change depending on market conditions.).

Company Overview:

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 customer’s objectives to create a lasting positive impact.  We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining and Metals; and Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.  Core to Bechtel are our values-ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants-integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is designing, constructing, and commissioning the world’s largest radioactive waste treatment plant for the U.S. Department of Energy at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington state. The Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant will use vitrification technology to process and solidify 56 million gallons (210 million liters) of radioactive and chemical waste stored at the Hanford site, which is a byproduct of plutonium production during World War II and the Cold War era.

The project is the largest undertaking of its kind and one of DOE’s most technically challenging cleanup projects. Its construction spans 65 acres (26 hectares) with four major nuclear facilities – Pretreatment, Low-Activity Waste Vitrification, High-Level Waste Vitrification and Analytical Laboratory – as well as operations and maintenance buildings, utilities, other support facilities.

The Waste Treatment Completion Company (WTCC) is a limited liability corporation created by Bechtel National Inc. (BNI) and Amentum. WTCC is a subcontractor to BNI, the prime contractor, to deliver the construction, turnover, startup, and commissioning activities for the WTP project.  

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30am to 5:00pm. Selected applicant needs to be able and willing to work night shift (5:30pm to 4:00am) and weekends as needed. 

Position Summary:

The HLW Civil Superintendent is assigned to the field construction organization in a supervisory capacity. Responsible for supervising and directing operations within the Civil discipline. Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance comply with specifications and within schedule and budget. Performs general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions.

Principal 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 manual staffing requirements. Coordinates established area operational plans. Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. Monitors work activities and ensures 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 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, State and Federal safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied within assigned area of responsibility.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline and 9 years of related experience, or in lieu of a degree, 15 years related experience with an emphasis on Civil.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check which includes verification of employment and education. Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Basic Field Manual and Non-Manual 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 unionized labor.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Familiarity with current nuclear and industry quality standards.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and technical database applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Bechtel’s Zero Accident Safety Program.
• Knowledge of local labor laws and issues.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local contracting requirements.
• Experience working with, supervising, and administering subcontractors.
• Specific experience in Heavy Civil Construction, Rebar, Concrete, Structural Steel Erection, Rigging, and Welding.
• Knowledge and experience of the ISMS guiding principles and core functions.
• Working knowledge of the history and status of the WTP High Level Waste (HLW) facility.

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components. 

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.  
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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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