Construction Equipment Superintendent
Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Clay, New York
Posted 10/22/2026
Job Description
<p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Requisition ID: 298642</strong></span></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Relocation Authorized: National - Family</span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project </span></strong></span></li><li style="vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Work Location: Clay, NY</span></strong></span></li><li><strong><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Salary Range: 105,000 - 160,200 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)</span></span></strong></li></ul><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Core to Bechtel is our <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Vision, Values and Commitments</span></a>. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE"><span style="text-decoration:none">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline" target="_blank" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/"><span style="text-decoration:none">Impact Report</span></a>. </span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Job Summary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Equipment Superintendent is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient management of construction equipment on site from mobilization through demobilization. This role supervises and directs operations within the equipment department, including craft activities and subordinate supervisors, ensuring equipment is available, properly inspected, maintained, fueled, and safe to operate. Additionally, the superintendent ensures all equipment operations align with project requirements, health, safety, and environmental objectives, as well as Bechtel core processes, while maintaining schedules, budgets, and performing general supervisory shop functions. <span style="color: azure;">#LI-TH1 </span><br /></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"><li>Inspect construction equipment upon arrival, during use, and prior to demobilization; complete required inbound/outbound inspection reports with documentation of damage/deficiencies and attachment inventories.</li></ul><ul type="disc"><li>Verify receipt, tracking, and availability of equipment operation and parts manuals; ensure manuals are complete and accessible to equipment personnel.</li><li>Identify, schedule, and document preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication requirements.</li><li>Enforce the project safety program (e.g., Zero Accident Philosophy) and ensure equipment operation complies with OSHA, project HS&E requirements, CORE processes, and applicable SWPPs.</li><li>Support construction supervision to ensure equipment is used in accordance with project specifications and work plans.</li><li>Coordinate equipment supply and allocation in alignment with field execution schedules and discipline work plans.</li><li>Analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs to support short-term and look-ahead planning.</li><li>Coordinate with Equipment Managers, construction supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors to ensure equipment availability and timely response to issues.</li><li>Oversee field maintenance activities to minimize downtime; troubleshoot and help direct repairs or escalate issues as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection documentation, inventories, and supporting information (e.g., costs, utilization trends, and maintenance history) in accordance with project requirements.</li><li>Assist with preparation of equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.</li><li>Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities comply with contractual requirements and project standards.</li><li>Order and manage consumables (e.g., filters, oil, grease, DEF, fuel) as required to support equipment operations.</li><li>Prepare and maintain tool lists; ensure craft teams have the required tools to perform work safely and productively.</li><li>Coordinate equipment fueling activities.</li><li>Demonstrate leadership in a team-based construction environment; communicate effectively and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Ensure assigned personnel are qualified for their tasks and follow applicable standards, requirements, and safe work practices.</li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2> </div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience</span></span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Preferred Qualifications</span></h2><ul type="disc"><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects with multiple disciplines and high equipment volumes.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with subcontractor and vendor equipment in accordance with contract requirements.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">AEMP Equipment Management Specialist (EMS) or Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) certification preferred.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Required Knowledge and Skills:</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience coordinating construction equipment operations, utilization, and maintenance in an industrial or heavy civil environment.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of equipment inspection practices, preventive maintenance programs, and field troubleshooting.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of OSHA requirements and strong commitment to safe work practices.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to read and interpret work plans, schedules, and equipment documentation (manuals, work orders, inspection forms).</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports/forecasts.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with supervision, craft, maintenance, and vendors.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment. </span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience operating in high-utilization construction environments where equipment availability, preventative maintenance, and rapid repair coordination are critical to maintaining construction schedules is also preferred.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience managing construction equipment fleets and associated maintenance programs</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with major OEM equipment manufacturers (e.g., CAT, Komatsu, JLG, Genie, etc.)</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working knowledge of crane operations and lifting equipment</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience utilizing fleet management or equipment tracking systems</span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working Conditions / Other Requirements</span></h2><ul type="disc"><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work is primarily performed in an active construction site environment; ability to walk job sites and work around heavy equipment is required.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">May require extended hours, shift work, and/or weekend work to support construction schedules.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to comply with site access requirements and project safety policies.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Total Rewards/Benefits:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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 <a href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Bechtel Total Rewards</a></span></span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'><b>Diverse teams build the extraordinary:</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">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. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHQGhaeRJsU">Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.</a></span></span></p></div></div></div><p style="text-align:center"> </p><p style="text-align:center"><em><strong><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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</span></span></strong></em></p><p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:6.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial"><strong style="font-weight:bold"><em style="font-style:italic"><span style="color:#3f3f3f">Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to </span></em></strong><a href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong style="font-weight:bold">acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></p>
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full-time
Location
Clay, New York
Category
Civil / Site
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