Lead Superintendent - Mechanical

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is hiring a Construction Lead Mechanical Superintendent in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will manage construction activities for mechanical systems including rotating equipment and HRSG components. Your expertise will ensure safety and compliance with project standards while leading a team of skilled craftsmen.

With a focus on managing costs and schedules, the successful candidate will require a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in similar roles, preferably in combined-cycle facilities. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience on combined cycle facilities is preferred.
• Must have work authorization within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction for all rotating equipment and HRSG discipline.
• Oversee management and supervision of mechanical crew.
• Develop and implement jobsite security plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of rotating equipment

Safety management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Job description

Relocation Authorized: National - Single

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

Work Location: Reston, VA

Requisition ID: 287405

Project Overview

The Infrastructure GBU’s Renewables & Clean Power business line is pursuing future combined cycle power plant projects. The business line is assembling a proposal team to be based in Reston, VA. Upon successful award, the candidate will mobilize to the project site.

Job Summary

The Construction Lead Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for activities of the mechanical supervision team related to construction within the mechanical rotating equipment, centerline and HRSG discipline. In this role, you will manage the organization and direction of project construction activities and oversee the management including supervision of construction craft personnel, cost and schedule. Your leadership will ensure project operations are compliant, safe, timely, within scope and budget.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage the organization and direction of construction for all rotating equipment, centerline equipment, HRSG, tanks and vessels.
• Manage all mechanical activities including actions of Bechtel craft, subcontractors, and chemical cleaning activities.
• Oversee management including supervision of other mechanical superintendents.
• Manage area expenditures for labor, equipment, material and services and ensure field operations are within the budget.
• Establish project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite.
• Develop, implement, and administer a jobsite security plan and coordinate the activities with corporate security department Safety & Quality.

Planning

• Review and monitor subcontractor construction schedules, resource charts, and material and equipment requirements.
• Review and approve where necessary, subcontractor construction methods, schedules, manning charts, and material and equipment requirements.
• Lead mechanical equipment construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedules.
• Coordinate with other subcontractors and external stakeholders to plan construction schedules.
• Review the project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.

Safety/Quality

• Monitor installation of materials and equipment to assure conformance with drawings, specifications, vendor, and other requirements.
• Enforce policies, procedures and related work rules as established by field construction management.
• Ensure 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.

Technical

• Work with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals to interpret Engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Coordinate engineering solutions with subcontractors, and foremen and craft professionals.
• Coordinate with design on constructability issues.

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

• Experience on combined cycle facilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, tanks & vessels, centerline equipment and HRSG installation preferred.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving ability.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams.
• Maintain, promote, and cultivate a safe work ethic and work environment within the craft.
• Able to work extended work schedules and night shift as required to support the project execution plans and schedules.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Must have work authorization within the United States of America.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

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 [e-mail].