Field Superintendent - Civil (Switchyard)

Bechtel Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 106,900 - 154,700; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Field Superintendent for a civil role in Cheyenne, WY. This position focuses on managing subcontractors and ensuring quality and compliance in civil construction activities. The candidate typically begins in Reston, VA before moving to Cheyenne for the long-term assignment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in engineering or Construction Management and significant civil construction experience. The role demands a commitment to safety and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant work experience in civil construction.
• Experience in large project civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute civil construction activities.
• Coordinate work planning and schedules.
• Monitor subcontractor activities.

Skills

Technical knowledge of earthworks

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of construction technologies

Sound communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

Work Location: Cheyenne, WY, Various Work Locations USA

Salary Range for Reston, VA: $106,900–$154,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Requisition ID: 292748

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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 have 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, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

The candidate will act as the Field Superintendent - Civil (Switchyard) on the upcoming project. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, VA, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long‑term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary

The Civil Superintendent (Switchyard) 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. Reporting to Lead Field Superintendent or Area Field Superintendent.

Major Responsibilities

• Monitors and organizes subcontractor activities, through coordination and instruction of subcontractor’s management staff within the area of responsibility.
• Prepares construction drawings and sketches.
• Develops planning construction methods and procedures.
• Reviews subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements.
• Participates with other subcontractors and external stakeholders (or subcontractors) to plan construction schedules.
• Ensure work methods planned and executed safely.

Safety/Quality

• Ensures Zero Accident Philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and 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.
• Implements and enforces policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.

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.
• Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.
• Develops an understanding of industry and International Codes & Standards applicable to work scope.
• Utilizes and leverages applicable automation software and processes as applicable.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical disciplines from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 5–8 years of relevant work experience, or 9–12 years 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 relating to field activities.
• 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.
• Previous supervisory experience within civil discipline.
• Sound communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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