Senior Architectural Superintendent – Industrial Construction

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

Job summary

Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) unit in Houston is hiring a field construction supervisor for the architectural discipline. You will supervise Craft Professionals, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence on site.

You will ensure design documents are current, approve changes, and mentor staff to uphold Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy while delivering high-quality installation in a major facility project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with Direct Hire Craft Professional workforce.
• In-depth knowledge of architectural construction, building envelope, interiors, finishes, waterproofing, insulation interfaces, doors and hardware.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions on large industrial construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily direction to Craft Professionals performing architectural work activities.
• Determines workforce requirements for assigned architectural construction activities.
• Coordinates and ensures tools, materials, and equipment are available for safe, efficient installation.
• Schedules work and reviews progress within area and discipline.
• Monitors installation quality to meet project standards and specifications.
• Ensures the most current design documents are used and changes are approved before work.
• Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables.
• Monitors subcontractor activities for compliance with specs and schedules.
• Implements project policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Coordinates with other disciplines to maintain safety, schedules and objectives.
• Performs employee reviews and identifies training opportunities.
• Promotes the Zero Accident Philosophy in construction operations.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Architectural construction knowledge

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Subcontractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word/Excel)

Drawing & specification databases

Job description

Bechtel’s Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) unit in Houston is hiring a field construction supervisor for the architectural discipline. You will supervise Craft Professionals, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence on site.

You will ensure design documents are current, approve changes, and mentor staff to uphold Bechtel’s Zero Accident Philosophy while delivering high-quality installation in a major facility project.