Power Plant Field Lead: Mechanical & Piping

Jacobs; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

PPTO policy

Merit increases

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to provide on-site leadership for the mechanical and process trades supporting construction of large-scale thermal power generation facilities. You will coordinate multiple subcontractor teams, resolve field challenges, and drive safe, efficient installation of major mechanical and process systems.

You will work under the Construction Project Director, overseeing heavy rigging, piping, turbines, and balance-of-plant systems while

Qualifications

• Experience leading on-site for mechanical and process trades in large thermal power projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and multi-trade field activities.
• Strong knowledge of ASME codes and API standards.
• Experience with RFIs and field design issues.
• Commitment to safety and QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field execution for all mechanical and process trades, including heavy rigging, piping, turbine erection, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Oversee installation of major equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, HRSG modules, pumps, and cooling tower auxiliaries.
• Manage subcontractors performing ASME piping, steam piping, condensate and feedwater, fuel gas piping, cooling water, instrument air, and fire protection systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, drawings, and industry codes (ASME I, VIII, B31.1, API standards).
• Conduct field inspections to verify weld quality, pressure testing, alignment, grouting, torqueing, and turnover docs.
• Coordinate with engineering to resolve RFIs and design issues; support constructability reviews.
• Maintain strict safety protocols and oversee heavy lift planning, hot work, and mechanical isolation.
• Track progress, report productivity, manpower, and field risks; support schedule updates.
• Assist commissioning and startup activities, including flushing, testing, and turnover packages.
• Build strong relationships with subs, inspectors, suppliers, and client reps to ensure smooth field execution.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Construction management

Piping & process systems

Multi-trade coordination

Safety & QA/QC

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to provide on-site leadership for the mechanical and process trades supporting construction of large-scale thermal power generation facilities. You will coordinate multiple subcontractor teams, resolve field challenges, and drive safe, efficient installation of major mechanical and process systems.

You will work under the Construction Project Director, overseeing heavy rigging, piping, turbines, and balance-of-plant systems while