Field Superintendent - Civil (Aeros)

Bechtel Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Civil Superintendent (Aeros) to lead civil construction efforts, managing subcontractors and direct-hire crews, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. Initial work may begin in Reston, VA with long-term relocation to Cheyenne, WY contingent on project award and progression.

Responsibilities include planning construction methods, developing workforce projections, and coordinating with Field Engineers and foremen to interpret design documents while upholding

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead field teams across multiple subcontractors.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with safety leadership.
• Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractor activities and direct-hire staff within the area of responsibility.
• Coordinate work planning and scheduling to meet project milestones.
• review drawings, specifications, and shop drawings for compliance and constructability.
• Develop constructability approaches with Design and Field teams.
• Ensure work methods comply with safety policies and zero-accident goals.
• Monitor quality and progress, coordinating with engineers, foremen, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team has signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S. This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, which would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

Job Summary

The Civil Superintendent (Aeros) is responsible for managing and executing subcontractors and direct-hire civil construction activities, coordinating work planning and schedules, and ensuring safe, quality delivery in compliance with project requirements, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes. The role reports to the Lead Field Superintendent or Area Field Superintendent and may begin in the home office in Reston, VA, before relocating for a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming, contingent upon project award.

Major Responsibilities

• Monitors and organizes subcontractor activities, coordinating and instructing subcontractor management staff within the area of responsibility.
• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Develops planning construction methods and procedures.
• Creates projections and schedules for workforce, material, and equipment requirements.
• Reviews installation work packages for foremen and general foremen.
• Collaborates with other subcontractors and external stakeholders to plan construction schedules.
• Ensures work methods are planned and executed safely.

Safety/Quality

• Implements Zero Accident Philosophy and ensures its adherence by craft and others in the operational area; ensures tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.
• Monitors installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements.
• Enforces policies, procedures, and related work rules as established by field construction management.

Technical

• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals to interpret engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Coordinates engineering solutions with subcontractors and craft professionals.
• Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.
• Develops an understanding of industry and international codes & standards applicable to the work scope.
• Utilizes and leverages applicable automation software and processes.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or other relevant technical disciplines from an accredited university and a minimum of 5‑8 years of relevant work experience, or 9‑12 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree.
• Experience in civil construction on large projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Technical knowledge of earthworks, roads, and drainage on infrastructure projects, including open‑cut excavation, trenching, grading, and general construction work.
• Experience in self‑perform concrete activities, including formwork, rebar, embed installation, and placement.
• Knowledge of relevant codes such as ACI, CRSI, ASTM, etc.
• Knowledge of construction technologies.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions related to field activities.
• Familiarity with current industry quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H) and a Zero Accident safety program.
• Understanding of production management including scheduling.
• Previous supervisory experience within the civil discipline.
• Sound communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including programs to advance careers, enhance culture, and provide time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

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].