Civil Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Lake Charles, LA seeks a seasoned supervisor to lead a team of craft professionals on a major LNG project. You will direct field activities, schedule work, and coordinate subcontractors to meet safety, quality, and budget targets.

You will work with Construction Field Engineers and foremen to interpret designs, verify documents, and ensure tools, materials and equipment are available to keep the project productive.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years total work experience.
• Experience on LNG construction sites, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Strong leadership and ability to coordinate large craft teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and supervise superintendents and craft professionals on a project.
• Direct craft activities, schedule work, and coordinate subcontractor efforts.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with project policies, procedures, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Lake Charles, LA
• Requisition ID: 296720

Project Overview

Louisiana LNG is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The project includes a mid‑scale, mixed‑refrigerant Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) production and export facility on the west side of the Calcasieu River. There are five identical process plants. Each process plant consists of one gas pre‑treatment unit, one condensate stabilization unit, and four Chart heavy hydrocarbon (HHC) removal and liquefaction groups. The facility will include associated utilities, refrigerant storage, three 235,000 m³ full‑containment LNG storage tanks, and three marine berths.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or 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.

Major Responsibilities

Leadership / Supervision

• Supervision of up to 50 craft.
• Directs craft activities as assigned.
• Schedules work and reviews completion.

Planning / Productivity

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

Tools, Materials & Equipment

• Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Oversees preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that crafts have the tools they require to be productive.

Safety & Quality

• Ensures most current design documents are used and all design changes approved before implementation.
• Ensures subcontractors’ performance complies with specifications and is 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.
• Oversees engineering solutions with subcontractors, foremen and craft professionals.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a 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

• Experience on an LNG construction site, especially along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
• Effective communication skills crucial to motivating team members and presenting plans clearly.
• Strong technical knowledge of formwork systems, reinforcement and concrete structures/installation.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability; knowledge of engineering and construction methods and processes ordinarily acquired through specialized instruction or practical experience.
• Prior work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the knowledge described above.

Additional Information

Work requires the physical ability to conduct field inspections including walking on a construction site in high heat and humidity, climbing ladders and scaffolds, working on elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. Some lifting may be required. Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress) and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as harness, life vest, lift buckets, etc.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits, including health, retirement, and paid time off, to ensure employees thrive and grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].