Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction_

Baltimore

**Requisition ID:** 172609

**Job Level:** Mid Level

**Home District/Group:** Eastern District

**Department:** Field Supervision

**Market:** Transportation

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Position Overview**

As a Superintendent for Kiewit, you will function as a field supervisor overseeing construction operations on heavy-civil infrastructure type projects and be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specifications, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman/foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architects/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

**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**

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. This position is with Kiewit’s Eastern district, projects located in the north east region of the US. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

The most likely locations for this position are: Baltimore, MD.

**Responsibilities**

+ Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

+ Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications.

+ Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.

+ Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.

+ Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.

+ Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company’s non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies.

**Qualifications**

+ 8 years of work experience in the construction industry, with at least 3 years being in a supervisory type role.

+ Previous knowledge/experience working on large heavy civil infrastructure projects.

+ Knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents.

+ Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed to project sites in the north east region of the US.

+ Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.

+ 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.

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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.

+ 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Company: Kiewit