Field Superintendent - Electrical (UG)

Bechtel; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Pecos, TX seeks an experienced Field Superintendent to lead onsite electrical construction, focusing on T350 turbines and underground installations. You will direct craft labor, coordinate with engineering, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on a long-term project.

Requires a bachelor's degree and 10–17 years of relevant experience in underground electrical work, with strong knowledge of industry codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Previous underground electrical install experience as a Field Superintendent.
• Ability to interpret engineering design documents and vendor docs.
• Experience coordinating with design on constructability issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead craft labor and superintendents; supervise 50–100 workers.
• Schedule work and review progress for each craft.
• Determine workforce requirements and coordinate area plans.
• Oversee tool and equipment usage on site.
• Prepare Field Materials Requisitions for tools and consumables.
• Ensure current design documents are used and changes approved.
• Ensure operations and subcontractors meet specs, timelines and budgets.
• Interpret engineering documents with field team; manage subs and foremen.
• Resolve constructability issues with design and engineering teams.
• Oversee testing processes and required test equipment.
• Inspect installed components for acceptance; ensure quality.
• Oversee installation methods for commodities; ensure codes followed.
• Supervise heavy lift activities; ensure safe execution.

Skills

Underground electrical install

Field Superintendent

Interpret Engineering docs

Coordinate with design

Test equipment

Quality compliance

Automation software

Heavy lift supervision

Industry codes & standards

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

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

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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 successful candidate will mobilize on a long-term (camp) assignment to Pecos, Texas. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide onsite leadership for electrical construction activities primarily focused on the project’s T350 turbines and the installation of underground electrical commodities, ensuring all work is executed safely, meets technical requirements, and aligns with project schedule and budget objectives. You will direct craft labor and subcontractors, oversee daily field operations, and drive workforce planning, progress reporting, and cost/schedule performance. Working closely with engineering, construction management, and project controls, you will resolve constructability issues, support the development of work scopes, and ensure effective use of automation tools and project procedures. The position plays a central role in maintaining quality, enforcing use of current design documents, and ensuring that tools, materials, and equipment are available to support efficient execution.

Major Responsibilities

• Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision of superintendents supporting 50 to 100 craft or Responsible for Area/Facility)
• Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire)
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire)

Planning / Productivity

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

Tools, Materials & Equipment

• Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals 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
• Manages engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Previous experience delivering underground electrical installations as a Field Superintendent.
• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Experience overseeing engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen and Craft Professionals.
• Experience coordinating 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.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry / International Codes & Standards applicable to work scope.
• Experience leveraging applicable automation software and processes as applicable.
• Competent in supervising heavy lift activities.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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