Field Superintendent - Electrical

Bechtel Corporation; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Field Superintendent – Electrical for a long-term assignment in Pecos, Texas. This role involves overseeing mechanical construction activities to ensure safety, compliance with technical requirements, and budget adherence. You will supervise craft labor, manage daily field operations, and resolve constructability issues.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in power generation projects. Join us to lead our teams in delivering energy solutions that meet today's growing demands.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience, or 9–12 years without degree.
• Previous experience in delivering a combined cycle power plant.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of craft labor and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate workforce requirements and operational plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Technical Document Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National/International – Single. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project. Work Location: Pecos, TX.

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. The candidate will act as the Field Superintendent – Electrical on the CCGT Project in Pecos, Texas, located on a long‑term assignment contingent upon project award.

Job Summary

The Electrical Field Superintendent provides onsite leadership for mechanical construction activities focused on the project’s T350s, ensuring all work is executed safely, meets technical requirements, and aligns with project schedule and budget objectives. This role directs craft labor and subcontractors, oversees daily field operations, and drives workforce planning, progress reporting, and cost/schedule performance. Working closely with engineering, construction management, and project controls, the Field Superintendent resolves constructability issues, supports the development of work scopes, and ensures effective use of automation tools and project procedures. The position plays a central role in maintaining quality, enforcing the use of current design documents, and ensuring that tools, materials, and equipment are available to support efficient execution.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership / Supervision

• Supervises and/or directs craft activities as assigned.
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft.

Planning / Productivity

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

Tools, Materials & Equipment

• Monitors tool and equipment 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.

Safety & Quality

• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and 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.
• Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, Foremen, and Craft Professionals.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 5–8 years of relevant experience or 9–12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Previous experience delivering a combined cycle power plant as Field Superintendent.
• 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.
• Coordinates with Design on constructability issues.
• Oversees the preparation of testing processes and required test equipment.
• Inspects installed components for technical acceptance.
• Oversees the development of Commodity Installation means and methods.
• Implements understanding of industry/international codes and standards applicable to work scope (IEEE, NEC, NFPA 70E, etc.).
• Utilizes and leverages applicable automation software and processes as applicable.

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 __.