Construction Superintendent, Power Generation - Memphis

The role

You will oversee and schedule crews building the infrastructure for an on-site power generation plant in the Memphis region. You will lead mechanical installations, keep the project on schedule and budget, and enforce the safety program.

What you will do

• Oversee and coordinate mechanical installations for the power generation plant
• Manage and schedule on-site crews to meet project milestones and quality standards
• Ensure crews follow mechanical scope for process and BOP systems
• Monitor daily progress and keep logs, red-line drawings and as-built documentation
• Develop and enforce construction schedules, keeping the project on time and within budget
• Champion and enforce the safety program across all teams
• Supervise foremen and mechanical crews
• Resolve on-site challenges such as material delays, technical conflicts and sequencing issues
• Conduct site inspections for code, regulatory and safety compliance
• Prepare and present progress reports and risk updates to senior leadership

Required qualifications

• 3+ years managing construction teams on industrial, power generation, or mechanical projects
• 3+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical installations, including process piping, pumps, heat exchangers and plant mechanical systems
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Ability to relocate within the US depending on construction location(s)
• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug and alcohol testing
• Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
• Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heavy equipment, excavations and mechanical systems
• Available for evenings and weekends as site operational needs dictate
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor or tight conditions

Nice to have

• Management experience on large-scale industrial, power generation, or mission-critical mechanical projects
• Experience in mechanical or electrical installations on power plants, generating stations, or heavy industrial projects
• Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Proven track record supervising mechanical construction for gas turbine plants, generating stations, or similar facilities
• Familiarity with Memphis-area building codes, mechanical regulations (IMC, ASME, NFPA), and industrial plant permitting
• Experience with construction management software (Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.)
• Deep knowledge of mechanical construction critical paths, sequencing, and coordination with electrical, civil and process trades
• Strong understanding of power plant mechanical systems, including fuel gas, lube oil, compressed/instrument air, cooling water and BOP piping
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse crews under tight deadlines while maintaining collaboration and safety
• Expert-level commitment to mechanical safety (pressure systems, fuel gas, LOTO, confined space)

Before you apply

• Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug and alcohol testing
• Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
• Ability to relocate within the US depending on construction location(s)

About the company

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