Lead Piping Superintendent – LNG & Energy Projects

Bechtel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead a team on major energy and industrial projects in Houston, TX. You will supervise craft professionals, align with project schedules and budgets, and coordinate subcontractor work to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to develop look-ahead schedules while ensuring adherence to design documents and standards across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision up to 50 craft)
• Supervises and/or directs craft activities as assigned.
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft.
• Determines workforce requirements.
• Coordinates established area operational plans.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Schedule planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database applications

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a seasoned Construction Superintendent to lead a team on major energy and industrial projects in Houston, TX. You will supervise craft professionals, align with project schedules and budgets, and coordinate subcontractor work to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to develop look-ahead schedules while ensuring adherence to design documents and standards across multiple disciplines.