Superintendent

Requisition ID: 146439

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Eastern District

Department: Construction Operations

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You with be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether were boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. Theres a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you wont find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewits Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewits Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewits culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents

Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborers composite labor rates

Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)

Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site

Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning

Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections

Review, approve and negotiate change orders

Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover

Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes

Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports

Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes

Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Qualifications

8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.)

Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewits policies, procedures and software programs.

Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.

Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

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We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Company: Kiewit