Mechanical Construction Supervisor
22 Oct 2025
Idaho Falls
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
80 / 100
Offer value
This position offers a steadier work environment with potential for meaningful contributions to large projects but may lack significant upward mobility.
- Opportunities to work on impactful nuclear projects
- Steady position with lifecycle management of subcontractors
- Moderate growth potential depending on company structure
- Requires experience in construction supervision
Pros
- Opportunity to work on significant nuclear projects
- Working closely with subcontractors adds variety to daily routines
- Steady demand for construction supervisors in industrial settings
Cons
- Potential bureaucratic hurdles due to subcontractor management
- Limited growth potential depending on organizational structure
- Involves navigating complex safety and regulatory frameworks
Who it's for
Mid-level • Onsite
Good fit
- Supervisors with construction management experience
- Individuals interested in nuclear sector projects
- Construction professionals seeking steady employment
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without supervisory experience
- Individuals wanting to avoid industrial environments
- Candidates looking for remote roles
Motivation fit
Desire for a steady position in construction managementInterest in working with diverse subcontractorsWillingness to navigate regulatory challenges
Key skills
Construction supervision and project managementKnowledge of safety protocolsAbility to work with diverse teamsTime management and problem-solving skills
Score: 80/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Our Nuclear Projects group is a Tier 1 provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering, and construction. We are looking to add a Mechanical Construction Supervisor to our growing team on the SFHP project located in Scoville, ID.
The Construction Supervisor (CS) reports to either the Construction Project Manager (CPM) or the Contracts Project Manager (CoPM), as applies, and is responsible for supporting the CPM/CoPM through daily oversight of the Subcontractor(s) work activities.
Specific Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Essential Functions:
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Project Information:
The work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls
The Construction Supervisor (CS) reports to either the Construction Project Manager (CPM) or the Contracts Project Manager (CoPM), as applies, and is responsible for supporting the CPM/CoPM through daily oversight of the Subcontractor(s) work activities.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide daily oversight of Subcontractor(s). The CS is the first point-of-contact for subcontractor field supervision
- Assist, at the direction of the CPM/CoPM, in validating subcontractor progress and subcontractor pay applications
- Assists CPM/CoPM with coordinating daily subcontractor work schedules and attends daily pre-shift briefings or “Plan of the Day” meetings. Identifies and assists in resolving work issues between other project subcontractors/CS’s/CoPM’s
- Review daily, or as required, Subcontractor’s hazard analysis for planned work activities
- Familiarize and implement ours and Client Project Policies and Procedures
- Read and understand the subcontract(s) technical documents, including specifications, drawings and supplemental material and monitor the subcontractor for conformance to those requirements
- Familiarize and implement the Project Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements as well as the Project Quality Assurance Plan (PQAP)
- As required, review the Subcontractor’s site specific HSE and Quality Plan
- As required, review Subcontractor’s Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- As required, assist engineering with review of subcontractor technical submittals
- Document Subcontractor’s daily activities including work progress, issues impacting safety, quality or schedule, manpower and required project coordination
- Interface with client Subcontractor Technical Representatives (STR’s)
- Interface and support Construction Quality Inspectors (CQI’s), Resident Engineers (RE’s) and HSE personnel
- Implementation of Subcontractor work execution documents including, hot work permits, LOTO’s, and confined space entry authorizations
Qualifications:
- At least a High School diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering
- Some industrial construction site experience as a superintendent or construction manager
- Construction experience to include structural steel, mechanical or civil work preferred
- Position requires current OSHA 10 (within last 3 years) or the ability to obtain
- USA citizenship is required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with industrial construction
- NQA-1 experience
Essential Functions:
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.
Project Information:
The work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls

