Field Superintnendent - Electrical (Switchyard)

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust employee benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a qualified leader to supervise construction operations in Reston, VA. In this role, you will manage craft professionals, scheduling work, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and significant experience in construction or engineering operations, with strong leadership skills in a team environment. This position requires a focus on safety and operational efficiency, along with the ability to oversee technical activities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of project safety management plan and engineering operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct craft activities as assigned.
• Determine workforce requirements and coordinate operational plans.
• Monitor tool and equipment usage on site.

Skills

Knowledge of single/multi-discipline construction

Implementation of LOTO plan

Leadership in a team-based environment

Experience with subcontractors

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Standard Work Process Procedures

Job description

Job Details

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Cheyenne, WY, Reston, VA

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. Our team is helping the customer progress early‑stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery this year.

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.

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

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive. For more details, visit Bechtel Total Rewards.

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]