Sentinel, Mechanical Superintendent

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

Job Summary:

The Mechanical Superintendent is assigned to the field construction organization in a supervisory capacity. Responsible for supervising and directing operations within the Mechanical and Piping discipline. Supervises and directs craft and subcontract activities, 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.  #LI-CL1 

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 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 and 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.
•    Monitors 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.

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:

• Basic Field Manual and Non-Manual supervision experience with a strong mechanical 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.
• 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.
• Good working knowledge of current design codes and standards such as UPC, IBC, SMACNA, ASME, NFPA and NQA-1 requirements.

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