Lead Superintendent (Siteworks)

Requisition ID: 298454 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Cameron, LA, Houston, TX

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Project Overview:

The Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility located along the Sabine River estuary on the southeastern coast of Cameron Parish, Louisiana. Bulk early work for Stage 1 began at the 1,000+ acre facility in August 2012 and by December 2022, Bechtel had successfully and safely turned over the final phase of Stage 4 to Cheniere. The SPL campus now consists of six operating Trains with an LNG production capacity of approximately 27 million tons per year (MTPA), 3 Jetty superstructures that can accommodate the world’s largest vessels, and dozens of associated buildings and utilities. 

 Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage 5 Expansion Project (SPL5) is the newest phase at the SPL facility. It will consist of one liquefaction process train with a production capacity of approximately 5 MTPA; one boil-off gas reliquefaction unit; tie-ins to existing storage tanks, ship-loading facilities, and flare systems; and associated utility support infrastructure. SPL5 will perform this work predominantly on a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors. 

The Infrastructure GBU scope consists of installing 9000+ precast concrete driven piles, construction of a new concrete retaining wall, ground improvement works (inc. soil stabilization and wick drains), extension of the existing earthworks platform, construction of a new network of roads, and modifications to the stormwater drainage system. 

The candidate will act as the Lead Superintendent (Siteworks) on the SPL5 Project. The candidate may start in the home office in Houston, TX to support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field when the candidate will locate on a long-term assignment to the project site at Sabine Pass, LA. 

Job Summary:

The Lead Superintendent (Siteworks) is responsible for supervising and directing all Siteworks operations and activities, including ground improvement, earthworks, roads, stormwater drainage and the construction of a retaining wall. They supervise and direct craft supervisors, craft, and others including Subcontractors, as assigned. They report to Infrastructure Area Superintendent for daily scheduled work priorities, coordination between other disciplines and assigned specific tasks. #LI-SP1 

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 9 years of relevant work experience, or 13 years relevant experience in the absence of a degree. 
• Experience in civil construction on large projects. 
• Previous supervisory experience within civil discipline. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 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. 
• Sound communication skills. 
• Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills. 
• Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development. 

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