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General Superintendent

Black & Veatch Corporation, Harriman, TN, United States


Date:

Apr 24, 2026

Location:

Harriman, TN, US

Company:

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Business Unit Sector:

BVC-BVOPS-BVCI CONSTRUCTION

Department:

BVCI2 BV OPS UNION CONSTRUCTIO

Opportunity Type:

Staff

Project Only Hire:

No

Recruiter:

Jake Hojnowski

Job Summary
This project is located in Harriman, TN and requires mobilizing to the site for project duration.

Union or Union management experience is strongly preferred.

Construction Management experience on conventional power projects is strongly preferred.

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.

Management Responsibilities
Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications
Construction Management or Engineering degree. Industrial Relations Training. Completion of cost control, back charges, and schedule training. Completion of construction management and contract administration training.

Preferred Skills

Budget and Cost Control Skills

Industrial Relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues

Knowledge of union agreements and jurisdictional issues

Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals

Construction Safety awareness and comprehension

Knowledge of Cultural and Social Awareness Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Multi-tasking Ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)

Problem-solving Skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)

Project Management Skills

Communication Skills

Constructability Knowledge within discipline

Construction Knowledge within other disciplines

Conceptual Planning Ability

Leadership Ability

Human Relations Skills

Time Reporting Systems

Cost Code Labor Productivity Systems

Time Reporting Policies and Procedures

Expense Reporting Policies and Procedures

Construction Guides and Standards

Administrative Policies and Procedures

Minimum Qualifications
11+ years experience as a Superintendent or Construction Manager 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.

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
018

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

EEO Policy Statement
This statement includes Black & Veatch’s commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity in accordance with applicable laws. For more detail, please visit the EEO policy resources.

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