Superintendent

BilfingerMissouri, United StatesOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 31 minutes ago

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About this role

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments, and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that includes national general contracting concentrating on the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services; Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions; Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

Superintendent

Primary Function:

The Superintendent directs and manages field operations for the project on compliance with policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Direct and coordinate field operations for the entire project including field supervision personnel, materials and subcontractor activities.

- Select and manage appropriate project labor supervisory personnel.

- Work with the Construction Managers to schedule and prioritize work for the different areas of the project.

- Work with project staff to develop schedules, methods and predict craft performance.

- Ensure that efforts of the discipline superintendents parallel the planning, methods and performance developed through the project planning function and the bidding process.

- Be familiar with and execute field work in accordance with the contract documents.

- Be familiar with and execute field work in accordance with the approved project schedule and labor estimates.

- Supervise labor in conformance with the project work rules.

- Plan and schedule, after approval of the Construction Site Manager all craft overtime.

- Work with the planning staff to develop scope and schedule for project procurement packages.

- Cost control is of primary concern and involvement.

- Manage labor relations.

- Manage labor resources; increase/decreases/availability.

- Manage and control project tools and equipment.

- Select appropriate construction equipment and initiate major construction equipment purchases.

- Supervise the maintenance of all on-site construction equipment.

- Manage and supervise quality control.

- Maintain an orderly site.

- Manage site security

- Work closely with Site Manager in setting and supporting project goals.

- Maintain a liaison with client on-site management personnel.

- As a project team member, help work toward a common goal. Promote interaction between all team members.

- Ensure that safety training and protective equipment are available

- Monitor work areas to ensure it is completed in a safe manner

- Understand safety regulations related to their area of responsibility

- Direct / coordinate safety activities within their area of responsibility

- Enforce employee use of personal protective equipment and job safety devices

- Conduct safety inspections of the work area, direct corrective action for unsafe conditions, and inform the Safety Manager of inspection results

- Ensure that Supervisors under their direction comply with requirements for site safe practices

- Establish clear safety performance expectations for all personnel under their direct supervision, monitor performance to these expectations and provide meaningful feedback on performance.

- Require all subcontractors and subcontractor personnel to comply with applicable safety regulations

- Remove from the project, individuals or subcontractors who continually fail to meet safety expectations

- Establish regular meetings with personnel under their direct supervision to discuss safety planning, safety performance, and appropriate action planning to ensure safety goals are met. Monitor attendance and provide feedback that ensures performance to expectations.

- Communicate the site’s safety vision and commitment by:

- Attending safety meetings

- Making safety the first item on business meeting agendas

- Attending weekly contractor work meetings and ensuring that safety issues are discussed

- Maintain an environment where safety, quality, schedule, and cost are equally valued

- Participate in employee motivation programs

- Enforce job procedures

- Perform one (1) Behavior audit per day on the crews under your supervision

- Recognize and reward safe behavior

- Recognize and address “at risk” behaviors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

- Experience in field operations of all craft disciplines for construction maintenance
site

- Experience with routine inventory of assets

- Direct experience managing labor resources including increased/decreased personnel needs

- Experience with site security procedures for area/discipline

- Direct experience supervising labor in conformance with the site/project work rules.

For additional information please contact Jason Alan Jaure by email [email protected].

Bilfinger Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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