Mechanical Supervisor - Boiler - Waste-to-Energy - UK Northwich, England
Job description
At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.
Req Id : 95455
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Contract Hire Only for this Project : No
Job Summary
By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.
Black &Veatch Construction has a Waste-to-Energy project in the UK. We are seeking a Mechanical Supervisor - Boiler - Waste-to-Energy - UK who will be responsible for interfacing with and monitoring major subcontractor supervision and field engineering. Selected individual ensures project requirements and expectations are met; reports on Subcontractors performance; ensures adherence by all discipline Subcontractors to safety, quality, schedule and performance expectations as defined by Black and Veatch; ensures schedule and project expectations are clearly defined to Subcontractors; ensures schedule requirements are communicated to all levels; coordinates interpretation of technical requirements; provides technical data and information, as required, to subcontractor supervision or Construction Engineers; and ensures compliance by subcontractor to all standards, procedures and contractual commitments within the bounds of all applicable policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Partners with the Construction Manager in ensuring complete adherence by all site supervision and craft to the Black and Veatch Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, and Guides. Is responsible for reporting inappropriate conduct by any site personnel to the site Construction manager and the project Safety manager.
- Monitors, verifies and reports on construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule; tracks and reports on completion of project schedule activities and commodity installation.
- Partners with craft/subcontractors/superintendents in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
- Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Construction Manager and Field Project Controls Manager. Takes necessary actions to maintain targets.
- Ensures competent and practical adherence to the Black and Veatch standards and lessons learned.
- Communicates issues and new project lessons learned in order that these issues be captured for possible future implementation.
- Conducts foreman/subcontractor meetings to review/assist in daily, weekly, and monthly planning.
- Develops and monitors 3 Week Look Ahead Schedule for assigned work scope.
- Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met.
- Verifies that all material, manpower and other resources needed to support the 3 Week Look Ahead Schedule are available and on site.
- Develops, monitors, and reports on completion of craft/subcontractor punch list activities.
- Maintains a daily log for site records.
- Reviews all craft/subcontractor timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment requests.
- Monitors supplier Technical Service Representative (supplier) daily log and reviews/approves their timesheets.
- Communicates and coordinates assigned craft/subcontractor(s) daily and weekly work plans with other discipline Superintendents/Facilitators and Construction Manager.
- Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract scope and schedule requirements.
- Develops a stable working relationship with assigned subcontractor(s).
- Works with Field Subcontract Administrator in the preparation of all extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs).
- Works with the Construction Engineer in the compilation of or answering Contractor Information Requests. Responsible for compiling and answering CIRs if required
- Administers the execution of work packages and equipment installation.
- Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.
- Identifies potential back charges and out of scope issues and reports to Construction Manager. Supports commercial recovery process.
- Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management to direct reports.
- Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
- Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
- Supervises direct hire projects general foreman and foreman and CM projects subcontractors, superintendents and field engineers.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering; or in lieu of degree, heavy industrial experience. 3+ years of experience at the superintendent level.
- 10+ years construction experience with a degree OR 20+ years construction experience without degree with 2 of those years at equivalent construction manager 1 level.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Skills: . Knowledge of construction technology (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, Pulverized Coal, Circulating Fluidized Bed, Nuclear) . Knowledge of EPC industry . Constructability knowledge . Knowledge of project budget process and tools . Knowledge of department budget process and tools . Knowledge of Project controls . Risk assessment/management . Administrative policies and procedures . Construction Project Management Systems . Conceptual planning ability . Conflict management skills . Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising) . Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work) . Presentation skills . Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve) . Project management skills . Supervisory skills . Communication and meeting skills . Time reporting systems . Expense reporting policies and procedures
Certifications
OSHA 10 certification (or equivalent country specific certification).
Work Environment/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.
- 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
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