Subcontracts Superintendent - Simple Cycle/Combined Cycle

Subcontracts Superintendent - Simple Cycle/Combined Cycle

The Subcontractor Superintendent oversees subcontractor supervision and works with field engineering to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. This role partners with subcontractors, craft leadership, and project teams to deliver work on schedule and in alignment with Black & Veatch standards.

The position provides technical direction, resolves field issues, and ensures subcontractors have BV purchased materials/equipment and information needed to meet project objectives, while maintaining compliance with all project requirements and fostering strong jobsite relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure subcontractors are providing best in class Safety, Quality, Execution per the contract.

• Monitor and report construction progress against the CPM schedule.

• Coordinate with subcontractors to resolve field issues and escalate as needed.

• Track productivity, progress, and cost performance; communicate updates to leadership.

• Maintain safety, quality, schedule, and productivity targets through proactive actions.

• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and manage 3-week look-ahead schedules.

• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure availability of materials, labor, and equipment.

• Oversee punch list completion and subcontractor closeout activities.

• Maintain accurate daily logs and documentation.

• Review timesheets, quantity reports, and payment requests for accuracy.

• Coordinate work plans with field leadership to support execution.

• Ensure subcontractors meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

• Support change management, extra work authorizations, and RFIs.

• Review work packages, equipment installation, and Job Hazard Analyses.

• Identify back charges and out-of-scope work.

• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field experience (preferred)

• Experience in construction management and contract administration

• Experience in safety, cost, quality, and schedule performance

• Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of construction standards, safety practices, and field procedures

• Working knowledge of PEMB installation and MEP associated with installation experience.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage priorities and coordinate field activities

• Experience with constructability, risk management, and productivity tracking

• Proficiency with field reporting tools and systems

• Combined/Simple Cycle construction experience

• Working knowledge of constructability across multiple disciplines

• Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years experience of construction field leadership on equivalent projects. Valid Driver's License. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Certifications

• OSHA 10 certification.

• Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.

• See and hear naturally or with correction.

• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.

• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.

• Requires repetitive movement.

• May require work above 5 feet in height.

• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.

• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:

• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions

• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

• Work around hazardous equipment.

• Typical office environment.

• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

• Salary Plan

• CNS: Construction Services

• Job Grade

• 016