Field Superintendent - Electrical (Switchyard)

Bechtel Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 179,000; Full time

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Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Field Electrical Superintendent in Cheyenne, WY or Reston, VA to lead a team of craft professionals and supervise field operations. You will direct activities, coordinate schedules, ensure tools and materials are available, and enforce safety and quality standards to meet project requirements.

This role supports the rapid growth of AI-driven data centers and a major gas-fired power facility; preconstruction planning will begin before mobilization to the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) required; 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of field construction, ES&H policies and subcontractor management.
• Ability to interpret engineering and vendor documents and lead a field team.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervision of craft activities and schedules.
• Determines workforce requirements and coordinates area operational plans.
• Monitors tool and equipment usage and ensures craft have necessary tools.
• Ensures safety and quality standards, design changes are approved before work.
• Collaborates with engineers, foremen and subcontractors to interpret designs.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Scheduling

Technical coordination

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BSAP

Job description

Requisition ID: 293575

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Cheyenne, WY, Reston, VA

• Salary Range for Reston, VA: $123,400 $178,500 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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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. 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 Electrical Superintendent for an assigned area within the upcoming project. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field. This position is contingent upon project awards.

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. #LI-SP1

Major 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.

• Oversees the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.

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.

• 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

• Oversees engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires 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:

• Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction or engineering operation.

• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan and the Bechtel Core Processes.

• Ability to implement and manage a lock-out tag-out (LOTO) plan. Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.

• Knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs). Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE.

• Knowledge related to the installation of underground direct bury cable installation, above ground cable and equipment installation, all required terminations, and all subsequent testing procedures and requirements.

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.

• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment. Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.

• Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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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