Project Field Superintendent

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Project Overview:

The Renewables & Clean Power business line is advancing development of a new natural gas–fired power generation project located in Sullivan County, Indiana. To support this effort, the team is assembling a dedicated execution staff to join the project from early development through construction. The position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office (Single Status) to support preconstruction and project planning activities, followed by a long‑term field assignment at the project site in Indiana upon mobilization.

Job Summary:

The Project Field Superintendent is responsible for supervising and directing craft operations for the project.  You will have direct contact and coordination with the local trade unions and will be responsible for maintaining those relationships.  They will supervise and direct Craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned. They will ensure assigned construction operations and subcontractors’ performance is in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budget. They will perform general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions.  #LI-JL1 

Major Responsibilities:

Leadership/Supervision

• Proactively engages with their team's development through CPM, Competency development/assessment, and feedback.
• Supervises and directs craft activities, subordinate superintendents, and others, as assigned.
• Provides input and recommendations to the proposal team in support of project logistics, temporary infrastructure, and workflow management to support the development of the project site infrastructure and associated distributable.
• Reviews and supports the development of FNM staffing requirements to establish a complete and efficient staffing profile for the project's construction phase.
• Provides advice and guidance required to ensure successful craft management has been fully addressed in the site management strategy.

Planning / Productivity

• Determines workforce requirements.
• Prepares reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.

Tools, Materials & Equipment

• Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.
• Supports the review and recommendations for tools and equipment during the proposal phase, including reviews with BED to address project execution planning requirements.
• Monitors tool and equipment usage on the site.
• Prepares Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive. Safety & Quality.
• Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors' performance are in compliance with specifications responsible for the implementation of corporate/project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned operations.
• Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.
• Develop and own the project’s Construction Equipment Schedule.

Technical

• Works with Construction Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals, in interpreting engineering design documents, vendor documents, and other technical documents.
• Coordinates engineering solutions with Subcontractors, Foremen, and Craft Professionals.
• Works with the assigned construction representative and the wider proposal team to review, develop, or produce documentation to support proposal deliverables.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Established performance capabilities as a Lead Discipline Superintendent, Area Field Superintendent, or Project Field Superintendent.
• Detailed knowledge of combined cycle power projects and the challenges therein, ideally having participated in 3+ past projects.
• A clear communicator, able to articulate challenges and strategies to address risk and improve performance.
• Experience in the management of US based direct-hire projects. Knowledge of union based projects and execution desirable.
• A knowledge of points of execution risk for combined cycle power projects.
• A desire to implement strategies to improve project performance.
• Possessing an open and approachable character, willing to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during the development stage.
• Direct experience in executing or managing multiple disciplines (i.e. Civil, Piping, Electrical, l&C, etc.).
• Previous knowledge of applicable codes and standards associated with power plants (ASME Section I, ASME B31.1, ACI, NFPA 70E, etc).

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