Superintendent- Kiewit Water Facilities South

Requisition ID: 176558

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Superintendent for Kiewit, you will play a pivotal role in both project and company success. You will function as a field supervisor, overseeing Foremen, laborers, and craft workers. Your responsibilities will include organizing work methods, scheduling, cost control, ensuring conformity with drawings and specifications, and maintaining high standards of workmanship. Additionally, you will foster positive working relationships with clients, architects/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

District Overview

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, quickly developing the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

The location of work may vary based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop fellow Kiewit staff.

• Review and approve the balance of Foreman, Journeyman, and Laborers' composite labor rates.

• Manage contract administration, including subcontractor and field management meetings.

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the client relations program.

• Review, approve, and negotiate change orders

• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover

• Maintain a daily diary for record-keeping purposes.

• Ensure the timely completion of performance evaluations for direct reports.

• Recommend organizational, procedural, and/or staff changes where appropriate.

• Submit promotion requests to the Discipline Manager or Construction Manager.

Qualifications

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

• Self-starter with high motivation and the ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Quick learner with the ability to understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

• Ability to access all areas on a construction project site.

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.

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Company: Kiewit