Superintendent - Siteworks

Bechtel Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction firm is seeking a Superintendent (Siteworks) to oversee operations for a large gas-fired power generation project in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The role includes supervising craft personnel, ensuring safety compliance, and managing project schedules and costs. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in civil construction, with strong leadership and communication skills. This is a full-time position offering relocation options and the chance to lead significant projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant work experience, or 9-12 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree.
• Experience with safety procedures and leading safety meetings.
• Ability to prepare reports and forecasts related to construction progress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct operations of craft and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Manage cost, schedule, and optimization of craft labor.
• Lead the preparation of the 3-week look-ahead and rolling schedule.
• Conduct employee reviews and identify training opportunities.

Skills

Experience in civil construction on large projects

Technical knowledge of earthworks, roads and drainage

Knowledge of construction technologies

Knowledge of supervisory functions

Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program

Sound communication skills

Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

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• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Cheyenne, WY, Various Work Locations USA

Requisition ID: 290229

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Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas fired power generation facilities in the U.S.

This project is of significant scale and complexity, and our team is helping the customer progress early-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery next year.

The candidate will act as the Superintendent (Siteworks) on the upcoming project. The candidate may start in the home office in Reston, Houston or Cheyenne, Wyoming, as single status, to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position is contingent upon project award.

Job Summary

The Superintendent (Siteworks) is responsible for supervising and directing operations within the applicable discipline. They supervise and direct craft, craft supervisors and others including Subcontractors, as assigned. They report to Area Superintendent for daily scheduled work priorities, coordination between other disciplines and assigned specific tasks.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for environmental, safety, health, injury/accident and fire prevention on the project. This includes safety orientation, preparation of safety procedures and leading direct hire safety meetings.
• Inspect area for unsafe conditions, behaviors and practices and take appropriate corrective action to mitigate and eliminate.
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work behaviors and practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) Lead.
• Be the Champion for the ZERO Accident Program.
• Ensure that Bechtel Core processes and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure the applicable design document for Civil commodities are provided to direct hire craft or subcontract personnel to complete work, and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the three week look-ahead schedule for labor and equipment.
• Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.
• Approve workforce job requirements and review work accomplished by each craft.
• Review craft time records using established automated tools. Review and approve major equipment mobilization and demobilization.
• Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned civil piling work activities or applicable project specific policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire appropriate craft labor to execute work. Coordinate with other discipline superintendents with established area construction work activities and plans.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the 3-week look-ahead and four-week rolling schedule and budget control with support from Field Engineering and Project Controls.
• Provide input to Field Engineering for quantity tracking application.
• Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Supply Chain to obtain these materials. Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
• Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate personnel. Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant work experience, or 9-12 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Experience in civil construction on large projects.
• Technical knowledge of earthworks, roads and drainage on infrastructure projects, including open-cut excavation, trenching, grading and general construction work.
• Knowledge of construction technologies.
• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.
• Familiarity with current industry quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program.
• Understanding of production management including scheduling.
• Previous supervisory experience within civil discipline.
• Sound communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction