Structural Steel Superintendent - Eastern District

Position Overview

Join Kiewit in the vital role of Structural Steel Superintendent, where you will oversee and guide a diverse team consisting of Foremen and craft workers across multiple project sites. You will play a key role in managing the planning, scheduling, cost control, and quality assurance of construction activities, ensuring all work aligns with project drawings and specifications. This leadership position demands a proactive approach, fostering strong collaborative relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers. At Kiewit, you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale, complex projects that drive industrial advancement while benefiting from a dynamic and supportive environment that values safety, skill, and innovation. 

District Overview

Kiewit’s 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. Kiewit’s 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

This position will be on Mega power work in the KC and Wichita markets. Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate crew activities to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to project timelines.
• Support the development and implementation of comprehensive project plans and schedules in collaboration with project management teams.
• Monitor daily operations within assigned disciplines, conducting thorough inspections to maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Deliver job site safety training and promote a culture of safety awareness among all personnel to minimize risks and incidents.
• Manage and control project budgets by enforcing cost control measures and proactively addressing potential financial impacts.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality standards to ensure all work meets or exceeds contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate communication across teams, resolve operational challenges promptly, and adapt to changing project conditions with agility and professionalism.

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Qualifications

3 years’ steel supervision experience on heavy civil, industrial or power projects.  

Previous knowledge/experience in heavy civil construction setting required

Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents

Proven ability to lead and motivate craft workers in a self‑perform environment

Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and lift plans

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills

Experience on Kiewit or similar large‑scale EPC, heavy civil, or industrial project

ACI certifications, OSHA 30, or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance performing concrete related work. 

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.  Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity 

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt 

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills  

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives 

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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.