Project Superintendent

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2025-06-09

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.

The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Project Superintendent

The Project Superintendent at Commonwealth Fusion Systems Responsible for day to day oversight of field construction activities of the construction management company and installation contractors. This role ensures activities are being performed safely, in accordance with design drawings and specifications, and to meet the project schedule. This role will have oversight of all disciplines and sub contractors working on the SPARC project.

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

What you'll do:

Serve as the primary on site owner’s representative, monitoring construction progress and verifying conformance with plans and specifications

Oversee daily activities of contractors and sub contractors with focus on safety, quality, and schedule

Participate in field coordination meetings, track work activities, and support resolution of technical or logistical issues

Interface regularly with engineering, procurement, commissioning, and safety teams to ensure alignment of field execution

Document daily construction progress, quality observations, safety concerns and risk items

Assist in the selection of construction management and general contractor firms and reviewing bids

Assist with constructibility reviews of process designs

Review constructibility plans and schedules provided by contractors

Review construction cost estimates provided by contractors

Coordinate with engineering on constructibility and design issues

Aid in the Identification the content of engineering document packages (Work Packages) required to support construction activities in the field

Establish strong working relationships with the engineering teams responsible for the various process systems to facilitate conversion of engineering/design to physical plant

Oversee the maintenance of construction configuration management

Responsible for tracking, reporting, and forecasting activities in the field

Coordinate with the Procurement Organization for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment

Review material receiving reports and warehousing to assure delivery of correct materials

Coordinate the preparation of cost reports, forecasts, and progress reports

Coordinate with Construction Management Company and Subcontractors to plan/support construction schedules.

Support the construction quality program

Support problem solving in the field

Track pending issues and actions impacting system turnover

Coordinate and facilitate system walkdowns

Review field generated inspection records for quality and completeness

Review field generated punch list items for quality and completeness and progress in project database

Support the implementation of the records retention and turnover plans

What we're looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or High School Diploma with 15 years’ experience in industrial construction supervision/management

5 years experience in industrial construction supervision or construction management

Developing or approving manpower estimates, project schedules, and detailed activity planning

Working knowledge of mechanical, piping, electrical and Instrumentation construction practices

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

3D modeling software

Bonus points for:

Experience in field change control management

Capital project estimating

Developing and following inspection and test plans (ITPs)

Experience working with 3D models

Estimating software

Procurement systems

Change control systems

Must-have requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as climbing or standing for extended periods of time

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, cryogenics, confined spaces, lasers, microwaves, ionizing radiation, and vacuum/pressure systems

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