General Superintendent

Bechtel Global Corporation; Orovada (NV); On-site; USD 119,800 - 182,700; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is leading the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, where you will head craft professionals and oversee schedules, budgets, and safety compliance on a major US mega-project.

You will coordinate subcontractor activities, ensure tool availability, and guide field engineers and foremen to deliver within specifications while maintaining a safe, productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (or international equivalent).
• 10+ years of relevantexperience typical for senior roles.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge of ES&H rules and Bechtel safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise craft activities and subordinate superintendents.
• Plan and schedule work; coordinate subcontractors and teams.
• Ensure tools, materials and equipment are available for field teams.
• Uphold design, safety, and quality standards on site.

Skills

Leadership

Team-based

ES&H knowledge

Zero Accidents

Compliance

Mega-Project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

International equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

BSAP standards

Word processing

Job description

Requisition ID: 297403

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type:Full-Time Telework
• Work Location: Thacker Pass,NV
• Salary Range: 119,800- 182,700 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Project Overview:

Thacker Pass is the largest known lithium resource in the United States. Once complete, the mine and processing facilities will produce more lithium carbonate than any other facility in the United States by far - enough to power 1 million electric vehicles per year.

As the EPCM contractor for Lithium Americas, Bechtel is responsible for managing and integrating the efforts of a team contractors engineering and building the facility. We are also managing procurement of about $1 Billion in goods and services.

Earth work began in 2023 and design and procurement of long-lead equipment is underway.

The project is located in the high desert and wide-open spaces of north-central Nevada about 25 miles from the Oregon border, 1 hour northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada and 3 hours northeast of Reno.

Planned with sustainability and the environment in mind, the facility will use its excess process heat to generate electricity and will recycle process water up to seven times. Once the second phase of the project is complete, Thacker Pass will produce more than 16 times the current U.S. output of lithium.

Bechtel is proud to play a critical role in the U.S. transition to cleaner energy and offers the following opportunity on the Thacker Pass Project.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, and coordinate subcontract work activities and team development. Your oversight will ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets. #LI-NP1

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership / Supervision (Discipline Supervision of superintendents supporting 50 to 100 craft or Responsible for Area/Facility)

• Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. (Direct Hire)
• Schedules work to be performed and reviews work accomplished by each craft. (Direct Hire)

Planning / Productivity

• Determines workforce requirements.
• Coordinates established area operational plans.

Tools, Materials & Equipment

• Oversees tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Manages the preparation of Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the craft professionals 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
• Manages engineering solutions with Subcontractors, and Foremen andCraft Professionals.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevantexperience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of all disciplines, all construction technologies and job-site management.
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application and requirements of the Project Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Handbook and the Bechtel Core Processes
• Knowledge of Bechtel's "Zero Accidents" safety program.
• Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements and general awareness of environmental laws.
• Knowledge of government compliance standards.
• Heavy industrial US direct hire construction experience
• Knowledge of local labor laws and issues.
• Knowledge of manual craft timekeeping, word processing, spreadsheet and other standard applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.
• Knowledge of project and Bechtel Quality Assurance program.
• Working knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs)
• Prior US Mega-Project experience

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

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