Electrical Superintendent - WtE - UK

Northwich, England, United Kingdom

12/2/2024

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Req Id : 106370

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: [[custVisaSponsorship]]

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 Electrical Supervisor - Waste-to-Energy - UK who will be responsible for coordination of the construction on the project which includes coordinating compliance with the schedule safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Construction Manager and Site Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all on-site subcontractor activities for compliance with the CPM schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with subcontract requirements
• Implements the Project Construction Execution Plan
• Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Site Manager and Subcontracts Manager
• Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements
• Directs the establishment and implementation of subcontractor schedule recovery plans as required
• Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete hand over of start-up packages to the Startup Manager and supervises the close out of all punch list items
• Assists Construction Manager with client interface and relations
• Coordinates with Field Material Manager to review all site procured materials for acceptance
• Reviews and approves equipment rentals (if supplied by company) and coordinates shared use of this equipment with subcontractors
• Conducts weekly coordination meeting with subcontractors
• Conducts weekly subcontractor meetings
• Champions continuous improvement efforts
• Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 18+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 5 years of previous construction manager experience.
• OSHA or country specific Health & Safety training
• 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

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or related field preferred.
• 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 or country specific Health & Safety training preferred.

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.
  
  

Competencies
Accountability

Being resilient

Collaboration

Communicates effectively

Decision quality

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Safety

Situational adaptability

Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade
008

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