At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .
**Welcome to BWXT**
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
**Position Overview:**
The Construction Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating construction activities in support of HPDU facility projects at BWXT. This role primarily provides field oversight and escort of contractor personnel performing construction, modification, and installation work within controlled and regulated areas. The position ensures contractor work is executed safely, in compliance with site requirements, and in accordance with approved plans, procedures, and technical standards. In addition to daily field oversight and contractor performance monitoring, the Construction Supervisor contributes to project execution planning by providing constructability input into project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
**Location:**
On-site in Jonesborough, Tennessee
**Your Day to Day as a Construction Supervisor:**
Contractor Oversight and Escort:
+ Provide direct field oversight and escort of subcontractors and construction personnel working in HPDU and controlled areas.
+ Ensure contractors understand and comply with site access requirements, safety protocols, and radiological controls as applicable.
+ Monitor contractor daily performance, including productivity, quality, and adherence to scope
Construction Coordination:
+ Coordinate daily construction activities with operations, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to minimize impact on plant operations.
+ Support scheduling and sequencing of work to ensure efficient and safe project execution.
+ Coordinate work requests ensuring accurate scoping and alignment with project needs
Safety and Compliance:
+ Enforce compliance with all safety, environmental, radiological, and site-specific requirements.
+ Conduct field safety observations to ensure adherence to permits, procedures, and work controls.
+ Work Control and Permitting:Verify required work packages, permits, and authorizations are in place prior to execution of construction activities.Ensure contractors follow approved procedures, drawings, and specifications.
Field Monitoring and Quality Awareness:
+ Monitor construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with design requirements and quality standards.
+ Identify and escalate issues, discrepancies, or deviations to appropriate stakeholders.
+ Inspect and accept field installations and turnover packages as required
Communication and Reporting:
+ Serve as a point of contact between contractors and BWXT personnel in the field.
+ Provide updates to the Construction Manager on construction progress, issues, risks, and required corrective actions.
+ Support construction performance measurement of installed quantities for adherence to cost and schedule
Incident Response and Issue Resolution:
+ Respond to safety concerns, work stoppages, or abnormal conditions in the field.
+ Support investigation of incidents or near misses and help ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Site Control and Housekeeping:
+ Ensure construction areas are maintained in a safe, orderly condition, including proper material storage and housekeeping.
+ Verify compliance with site security and access control requirements.
Project Support:
+ Assist