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Superintendent-Southeast

Kiewit

Damascus, VAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Damascus, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Kiewit is hiring a Superintendent-Southeast. The Superintendent manages and supervises all field operations on heavy civil projects, such as large-scale hurricane repair jobs including pedestrian trail reconstruction, bridges, and drainage. This role ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and schedules. The Civil Superintendent coordinates crews, subcontractors, and resources to deliver high-quality results while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

Key focus areas include Direct and oversee daily field activities, including scheduling, workforce allocation, and equipment management., Enforce Kiewit’s Zero Harm safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations., and Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives..

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 5+ Years Civil Construction Experience, and 2+ Years Supervisory Experience. Important skills include Operating Major Grading Equipment, Communication, Organizational Skills, Work Productively, Meet Deadlines Timely, and Communicate Effectively.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Major Grading EquipmentCommunicationOrganizational SkillsWork ProductivelyMeet Deadlines TimelyCommunicate EffectivelyInteract ProfessionallyPerform Work SafelyUnderstand and Follow Oral InstructionsUnderstand and Follow Written InstructionsOrganize Work

Qualifications

High School Diploma5 Years Civil Construction Experience2 Years Supervisory ExperienceExperience Working on Mountainous TerrainExperience Working on BridgesExperience Working on Roads or RelatedAbility to Travel and RelocateExperience in Design-BuildExperience in Slope Failure RepairExperience in Narrow CorridorsRegular, Reliable AttendanceBachelor's in Construction Management or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Requisition ID: 178710

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Southeast District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Superintendent is responsible for managing and supervising all field operations on a heavy civil projects such as large-scale hurricane repair job to include pedestrian trail reconstruction, bridges, drainage etc. This role ensures that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and schedules. The Civil Superintendent serves as the primary leader in the field, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and resources to deliver high-quality results while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

Location

This role is a traveling position. You can live in any location, as project subsistence and travel home will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee daily field activities, including scheduling, workforce allocation, and equipment management.

  • Enforce Kiewit’s Zero Harm safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.

  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.

  • Monitor progress, quality, and productivity; implement corrective actions when necessary.

  • Manage material deliveries and maintain inventory to prevent delays.

  • Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports and timecards.

  • Mentor and develop field staff to build a strong, capable team.

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Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

  • Capable of operating major grading equipment.

  • Has experience working on mountainous terrain.

  • Must have experience working on bridges,roads or related.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs.

  • Experience in design-build.

  • Experience in slope failure repair, preferably with large rip rap

  • Experience in narrow corridors that require additional attention to logistics

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Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance

  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely

  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit

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