Job Summary
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. #LI-TH1
Major Responsibilities
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.
Verify receipt, tracking, and availability of equipment operation and parts manuals; ensure manuals are complete and accessible to equipment personnel.Identify, schedule, and document preventive maintenance inspections and lubrication requirements.
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.
Support construction supervision to ensure equipment is used in accordance with project specifications and work plans.
Coordinate equipment supply and allocation in alignment with field execution schedules and discipline work plans.Analyze workforce, material, and equipment needs to support short-term and look-ahead planning.Coordinate with Equipment Managers, construction supervision, maintenance teams, and vendors to ensure equipment availability and timely response to issues.
Oversee field maintenance activities to minimize downtime; troubleshoot and help direct repairs or escalate issues as needed.Maintain accurate equipment records, inspection documentation, inventories, and supporting information (e.g., costs, utilization trends, and maintenance history) in accordance with project requirements.
Assist with preparation of equipment-related reports, forecasts, and inventory information for project leadership.
Ensure subcontractor and vendor equipment activities comply with contractual requirements and project standards.
Order and manage consumables (e.g., filters, oil, grease, DEF, fuel) as required to support equipment operations.
Prepare and maintain tool lists; ensure craft teams have the required tools to perform work safely and productively.
Coordinate equipment fueling activities.
Demonstrate leadership in a team-based construction environment; communicate effectively and maintain strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
Ensure assigned personnel are qualified for their tasks and follow applicable standards, requirements, and safe work practices.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience in leu of degree.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Experience coordinating construction equipment operations, utilization, and maintenance in an industrial or heavy civil environment.
Working knowledge of equipment inspection practices, preventive maintenance programs, and field troubleshooting.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and strong commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to read and interpret work plans, schedules, and equipment documentation (manuals, work orders, inspection forms).
Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and produce reports/forecasts.
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with supervision, craft, maintenance, and vendors.
Knowledge of the use of subcontracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in subcontract documents.
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.
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.
Experience managing construction equipment fleets and associated maintenance programs
Familiarity with major OEM equipment manufacturers (e.g., CAT, Komatsu, JLG, Genie, etc.)
Working knowledge of crane operations and lifting equipment
Experience utilizing fleet management or equipment tracking systems
Total Rewards/Benefits
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 Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse teams build the extraordinary
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.
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. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
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 acesstmt@bechtel.com
