Senior Mechanical Superintendent, Energy Projects

Bechtel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Supervisor to lead craft teams on large-scale energy and industrial projects in the Houston area. The role requires directing crews, coordinating subcontractor activities, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant supervisory experience in heavy industrial construction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory position on a construction site.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate team members effectively & positively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve in high pressure situations.
• Heavy industrial direct hire construction experience in a supervisory role commensurate with the type of work to be undertaken.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• 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

Supervisory experience

Team motivation

Problem solving

Heavy industrial construction

Computer literacy

Codes and standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

8–10 years relevant experience or 12–14 years in lieu of degree

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Construction Supervisor to lead craft teams on large-scale energy and industrial projects in the Houston area. The role requires directing crews, coordinating subcontractor activities, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule compliance.

The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8–10 years of relevant supervisory experience in heavy industrial construction.