Superintendent - Civil / Earthworks

Bechtel Corporation; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Civil, Pipeline and Earthworks (CPE) Superintendent for the Eva Copper project in Cloncurry, Queensland. The role oversees direct hire scope, monitors construction activities, and ensures ES&H and quality standards are met while maintaining stakeholder relationships.

The position is part-time telework with at least three days on-site weekly and is offered on FIFO to North Queensland on a 2:1 roster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience in civil and concrete works on industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Monitor direct hire and sub-contractor activities; ensure ES&H, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate installation contractors, project status, schedules, and cost control.
• Interface with contractors, engineers, client and stakeholders on earthworks and foundation works.

Skills

Bulk excavation

Civil-pipeline scopes

Stakeholder communication

Construction leadership

Instrumental in safety

Education

Engineering degree

15+ years experience

Job description

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.

Bechtel helps customers deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex, and multi-disciplined projects create jobs, grow economies, and provide opportunities for local and regional communities.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is a greenfield resource poised to become the largest new mine in Queensland, Australia. It is located in Cloncurry on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people. The Project is owned by Harmony, a world-class gold and copper mining and development company with assets in South Africa, Australia, and Papua New Guinea.

Bechtel is delivering the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) scope for the Eva Copper Process Plant and Non-Process Infrastructure. Bechtel is providing these EPC services across all disciplines and functions for this exciting capital project.

Job Summary:

The Civil, Pipeline and Earthworks (CPE) Superintendent is responsible for the direct hire scope of works. Superintendent is responsible for monitoring all appointed direct hire Supervisor and sub-contractor’s job site activities and ensure that the construction operations and contractor’s performance follow project ES&H, quality, schedule requirements, whilst maintaining effective relationships when interfacing with stakeholders.

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. This role is offered on a FIFO basis to North Queensland, operating on a 2:1 roster.

Major Responsibilities:

• Construction monitoring and compliance of direct hire and sub-contractors, ensuring works are carried out as per the drawings, specifications and standards, as per schedule and ensures compliance to ES&H plans, quality standards and local/national regulatory safety codes
• Coordinate performance of the installation contractors, project status, schedule, cost control, change management systems
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, client, and other stakeholders involved in earthworks and foundation works.
• Planning the craft manpower and interfacing with Industrial Relations for craft recruitment, hiring, and skills training programs.
• Input to ensure continuous construction work fronts availability through review of look ahead schedules, commodity charts, resource charts, engineering deliverables, material delivery schedules and any other service requirements including sub-contractor submittals
• Responsible for reviewing and approving the sub-contractor's submittals, technical queries, Field change documents and other technical documents including Drawings and As-Builts
• Maintains an effective relationship with other functional departments and coordinates all jobsite contractual activities
• Coordinates and monitors interfaces with other work groups.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Preferably a recognized degree in an engineering discipline or minimum 10 years of experience in civil and concrete works on industrial plants.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in construction projects in a contractor or a PMC role.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience of large-scale bulk excavation and excavated materials movements
• Experience of managing large civil-pipeline scopes of work.
• Thorough knowledge of standards, specification and codes as applicable, including various safety procedures and practices associated
• Must be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills to maintain a positive work environment between all parties including the client, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and exercise professional judgment, with a passion to take ownership of projects and provide sound technical leadership to contractor’s staff and construction engineers
• Demonstrated knowledge of complex formwork systems and installation processes on similar projects.

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

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