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Lead Superintendent (Piling)

Bechtel Corporation
full-time
Cameron, Louisiana | Houston, Texas
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition ID: 298452</strong> </span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span id="cke_bm_347S" style="display:none"> </span>Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family</strong> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project</strong> </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><strong>Work Location: Cameron, LA, Houston, TX</strong></span></li></ul><p> </p><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>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><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: 10pt;"><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: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Core to Bechtel is our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" href="https://www.bechtel.com/about-us/vision-values-covenants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><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 style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEx0BFBSFE" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: none;">extraordinary teams building inspiring projects</span></a> in our <a style="color: #0563c1; text-decoration: underline;" title="https://impact.bechtel.com/" href="https://impact.bechtel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><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>Project Overview:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><div><p role="heading" aria-level="3"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">The Cheniere Sabine Pass Liquefaction (SPL) Project is a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">located</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> 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.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}"> </span></span></p></div><div><p role="heading" aria-level="3"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">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 </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">reliquefaction</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> unit; tie-ins to existing storage tanks, ship-loading facilities, and flare systems; and associated utility support infrastructure. SPL5 will perform this work </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">predominantly on</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> a direct hire basis with support from only a few specialty and service subcontractors.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}"> </span></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">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.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" data-ccp-props="{}"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">The candidate will act as the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">Lead Superintendent (Piling) </span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">on</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> 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 </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3">locate</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 3"> on a long-term assignment to the project site at Sabine Pass, LA.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}"> </span> </span></p></div></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>&#13;</div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The </span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Lead Superintendent (Piling)</span><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> is responsible for supervising and directing all Piling operations and activities. They will supervise and direct craft supervision, 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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <span style="color: white;">#LI-SP1</span></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>Major Responsibilities:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Inspect area for unsafe conditions, behaviors and practices and take appropriate corrective action to mitigate and eliminate.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work behaviors and practices at all times in conjunction with the Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) Lead.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Be the Champion for the ZERO Accident Program.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure that Bechtel Core processes and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the three week look-ahead schedule for labor and equipment.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Interface with Labor/Industrial Relations for craft recruitment and training programs.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Approve workforce job requirements and review work accomplished by each craft.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review craft time records using established automated tools.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Review and approve major equipment mobilization and demobilization.</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </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>Major Responsibilities(Contd.):</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned civil piling work activities or applicable project specific policies and procedures.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with the General Foreman to hire appropriate craft labor to execute work.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coordinate with other discipline superintendents with established area construction work activities and plans.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide input to Field Engineering for quantity tracking application.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinate through Supply Chain to obtain these materials.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform employee reviews and identify training and development opportunities for subordinate personnel.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform other duties as required by Bechtel management.</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>Education and Experience Requirements:</b></H2>&#13;</div><div><ul><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant technical discipline from an accredited university as well as a minimum of <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Experience in civil construction on large projects.<span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span> </span></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Previous supervisory experience within civil discipline.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></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>&#13;</div><div><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in civil construction on large projects. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Technical knowledge of earthworks, roads and drainage on infrastructure projects, including open-cut excavation, trenching, grading and general construction work. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of construction technologies. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Familiarity with current industry quality standards. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated commitment to Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H). Demonstrable commitment to a Zero Accident safety program. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understanding of production management including scheduling. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sound communication skills. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sound interpersonal and teamwork skills. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of cost management including estimating and forecast development. </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>&#13;</div><div><p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><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 style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.bechtel.com/about/life-at-bechtel/total-rewards/">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>&#13;</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" align="center"> </p><p style="text-align:center" align="center"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><strong><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></strong></em><span style="color:black"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline" href="mailto:acesstmt@bechtel.com"><strong>acesstmt@bechtel.com</strong></a></span></span></span></p>

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full-time

Location

Cameron, Louisiana | Houston, Texas

Category

Civil / Site

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