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Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction / Transportation

Kiewit

Fairfield, CAFull-time$120–145K/yrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$120–145K/yr
Location
Fairfield, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Kiewit is hiring a Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction / Transportation. As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit, functioning as a field supervisor with responsibility for multiple Foremen and craft workers. You will organize, schedule, and control costs, ensuring conformity with drawings and specifications. This role involves maintaining positive working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Key focus areas include Supervise field crews and mentor Field Engineers, Review and approve the composition of work crews, and Manage contract administration.

Successful candidates bring 6+ Years Construction Experience. Important skills include Manage Safe Operations, Ensure Quality Work, Self-Starter, Highly Motivated, Work With Minimal Supervision, and Learn Kiewit Policies, Procedures And Software Programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Manage Safe OperationsEnsure Quality WorkSelf-StarterHighly MotivatedWork With Minimal SupervisionLearn Kiewit Policies, Procedures and Software ProgramsPlan OperationsSchedule OperationsIdentify ProblemsResolve ProblemsOrganizational SkillsAdministrative SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipSafetyNegotiationsPlanningContract AdministrationWork ProductivelyMeet Deadlines TimelyCommunicate EffectivelyInteract ProfessionallyPerform Work SafelyUnderstand Oral InstructionsFollow Oral InstructionsUnderstand Written InstructionsFollow Written Instructions

Qualifications

6+ Years Construction Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Requisition ID: 180664

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foremen, and craft workers. You will 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 Foremen. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

We are adding Superintendents to work on a major upgrade to I-80 with the construction of a new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility that will increase inspection capacity while reducing traffic congestion. This is a $152M project with an estimated completion date of 2/2029.

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.

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District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry and seek a long-term career.

Location

Location: This role will be based on-site at the project in Fairfield, CA.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises field crews and mentors Field Engineers.

  • Review and approve the composition of work crews.

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

  • Maintain good client relations

  • Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning.

  • Oversee and approve the weekly and monthly job cost updates

  • Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.

  • Maintain project records as required.

  • 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.

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Qualifications

  • 6+ years' construction experience

  • Ability to manage safe operations

  • Ensure quality work

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

  • Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.

  • Must be able to plan and schedule operations

  • 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.

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

Base Compensation: $120,000/yr - $145,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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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