Mechanical Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 123,400 - 178,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks a Mechanical Construction Manager for their project in Millersport, Ohio. This role involves overseeing mechanical construction activities for a 1.3 GW power generation facility, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and significant project construction experience. The salary range is $123,400–$178,500 annually. Bechtel offers comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and workface planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides field leadership for mechanical construction activities.
• Coordinates subcontractor activities and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Oversees tool and equipment usage on site.

Skills

Large EPC industrial or power project construction experience

Strong knowledge of mechanical construction means and methods

Experience with piping systems

Experience with rotating equipment

Experience managing subcontractors

Strong leadership and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Job description

Work Location: Various Work Locations USA. 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.)

Requisition ID: 296566

Relocation Authorized: None. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project.

Project Overview

The project is a 1.3 GW simple‑cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure.

The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre‑assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary

Provides overall field leadership, coordination, and execution oversight for all mechanical construction activities including underground piping, above ground piping, rotating equipment installation, tanks, balance of plant systems, welding, and auxiliary mechanical systems. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity, construction sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and interface management across multiple simultaneous work fronts. Leads Mechanical Supervisors and/or Craft Professionals, and coordinates closely with Field Engineering, QA/QC, Logistics, Vendor Representatives, and Commissioning teams to achieve project milestones and turnover requirements.

Major 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.
• 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 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 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Large EPC industrial or power project construction experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction means and methods
• Experience with piping systems, rotating equipment, and static equipment installation
• Experience with gas turbine and power generation equipment installation preferred
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and workface planning
• Experience managing subcontractors, direct hire crews, and vendor interfaces
• Knowledge of welding, NDE, pressure testing, and turnover requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills
• Ability to drive safety, quality, and productivity performance
• Experience coordinating with engineering, logistics, and commissioning teams
• Familiarity with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and turnover planning preferred

Total Rewards / Benefits

Bechtel offers comprehensive benefits and robust support to ensure employees thrive, including opportunities for career advancement, program support for culture, and time to recharge. For more details, visit Bechtel Total Rewards.

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