Civil Superintendent

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Project Overview:

Bechtel helps our customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy. These are projects that create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world's infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunity; get us closer to net zero; protect U.S. and allied interests; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. Bechtel is building a number of solar projects across the United States, including the Mammoth Solar Project in Indiana.

Job Summary:

As a Civil Superintendent you will lead a team supervising craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets. Reports to Project Site Superintendent for daily scheduled work priorities, coordination between other disciplines and assigned specific tasks. 

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership / Supervision

• Supervises and/or directs craft activities as assigned.  
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. 

Planning / Productivity 

• Determines workforce requirements. 
• Coordinates established area operational plans.  

Tools, Materials & Equipment 

• Monitors tool and equipment 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.  

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 and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.   

Technical 

• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents 
• Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9 -12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Have a good working knowledge of operation of Civil operations such as fencing, grading, roads, survey, piling, etc.
• Experience in cost management, production management, estimating, and forecast development.
• Prior Field Non-Manual Supervision experience on EPC projects managing Direct Hire / Craft Professionals.
• Previous renewables EPC experience (Preferred).
• Utility scale solar project experience >100MW. (Preferred)
• Prior large-scale EPC experience.
• Cross discipline experience. (Preferred)
• Must be physically capable to conduct and participate in project walkdowns which require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, walking on uneven surfaces.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and basic contract language.
• Familiarity with current industry quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H).
• Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Understanding of production management including scheduling.

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 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.