Date: Jul 28, 2026
Location:
Stillwater, OK, US Claude, TX, US Beech Island, SC, US OK, US
#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 116280
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.
From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.
Job Summary
Join Black & Veatch as a Civil Superintendent supporting high-impact simple cycle and combined cycle power generation construction projects. In this role, you will lead field execution for civil construction activities, partner closely with craft supervision and field engineering, and help deliver safe, high-quality work that keeps critical energy infrastructure projects on schedule. You will provide hands-on direction to direct-hire craft teams, support productivity and performance goals, coordinate technical requirements, and ensure crews have the information, materials, and resources needed to execute work safely and efficiently. This is an opportunity for a construction leader with dirt, concrete, foundations, undergrounds, and civil scope experience to contribute to advanced power generation projects while building strong field teams and supporting successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support civil construction execution on simple cycle and combined cycle power generation projects, including site development, earthwork, concrete, foundations, undergrounds, and related civil scopes.
Monitor field activities against the CPM schedule and report progress on project milestones, installed quantities, productivity, and schedule completion.
Partner with craft supervisors, foremen, field engineering, quality, safety, and project controls to remove roadblocks and keep work moving safely and efficiently.
Review drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical requirements to help crews understand scope, sequencing, quality expectations, and installation details.
Develop and maintain 3-week look-ahead schedules for assigned civil work and confirm labor, materials, equipment, and supporting resources are available when needed.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly planning discussions with foremen and craft leadership to align work plans, safety expectations, productivity goals, and upcoming constraints.
Track productivity, quantities, cost performance, and schedule progress; communicate risks early and help develop corrective action plans when targets are at risk.
Support safe execution by developing and communicating Job Hazard Analyses for major work activities and reinforcing project safety and quality standards in the field.
Coordinate daily and weekly work plans with other discipline superintendents, facilitators, subcontractors, and the Construction Manager to support integrated project execution.
Maintain accurate daily logs, review craft timesheets, installed quantity reports, supplier logs, and progress payment requests as required.
Support punch list planning and completion for craft and subcontractor work, helping ensure turnover readiness and quality closeout.
Assist with contractor information requests, extra work authorization requests, potential back charges, out-of-scope items, and commercial recovery efforts when needed.
Provide work direction, coaching, training, and development support to general foremen, foremen, craft professionals, and minor subcontractor supervision.
Model Black & Veatch’s commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and collaborative field leadership while helping deliver reliable energy infrastructure for our clients.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Candidates with strong field leadership experience in simple cycle, combined cycle, conventional generation, or large-scale industrial construction are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Skills:
Civil construction experience on simple cycle, combined cycle, conventional generation, or large-scale industrial projects
Experience with earthwork, grading, concrete, foundations, undergrounds, duct banks, equipment pads, and related civil scopes
Self-perform/direct-hire construction leadership experience
Ability to lead general foremen, foremen, craft teams, and minor subcontractor supervision in a field construction environment
Strong understanding of construction safety practices, quality expectations, work planning, and field execution
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, work packages, schedules, and technical requirements
Experience developing and managing 3-week look-ahead schedules
Knowledge of construction productivity tracking, installed quantities, cost codes, time reporting, and progress reporting
Strong communication, coordination, conflict management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple work fronts in a fast-paced project environment
Constructability knowledge within civil construction and the ability to coordinate effectively with other disciplines
Risk assessment and issue resolution experience
Knowledge of company construction guides, standards, manuals, policies, and procedures
Computer skills and comfort using construction reporting, scheduling, and productivity systems
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years experience of construction field leadership 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.
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.
Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade
016
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
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.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
Job Segment: Field Engineer, Construction, Engineer, Civil Engineer, Engineering
