Superintendent

Position Overview

As a Piping Superintendent, you will be exposed to a variety of field activities in order to develop your understanding of construction supervision. During your first few years you can expect to spend time learning and working on shop drawings, submittals, schedules, craft supervision, and project documentation. While learning these things you will have the opportunity to travel the country building complex projects that make a profound impact on communities.

District Overview

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

Location

This position could span anywhere in the United States, but current projects are in New Mexico and mainly Texas locations. At Kiewit, we differentiate ourselves through our willingness to adapt and relocate our teams based on project demand, aligning with team members' career aspirations and development plans. This custom-designed approach to your Kiewit journey ensures that you will encounter diverse environments and abundant opportunities, enriching both your professional growth and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive supervisory direction to craft workers through general foremen and foremen, ensuring effective management of productivity, safety, quality, and adherence to schedules.
• Act as a liaison between field engineering and craft, guaranteeing compliance with construction drawings and specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate effectively with fellow superintendents and subcontractors, ensuring seamless communication and project execution with Kiewit staff and leadership.
• Address and resolve employee conflicts and grievances, notifying project and corporate management as necessary.
• Assist in strategic schedule planning and resource allocation, determining craft labor levels and material requirements for optimal project performance.
• Uphold and enforce project rules and safety protocols consistently, ensuring compliance with workplace standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity managing piping operations.
• Demonstrated experience with managing trench excavating and excavating plans.
• Experience with underground pipe with existing utilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of various construction disciplines, including union regulations, safety protocols, scheduling, cost control, and engineering documentation.
• Proven ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance effectively, fostering a culture of excellence.
• A strong motivation for excellence, coupled with an initiative to go above and beyond expectations.
• A robust work ethic, exhibiting commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently.
• A focus on safety, demonstrating the ability to uphold a culture where everyone goes home safe.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
• Excellent organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and time management capabilities.
• Must have the ability to be mobile.