Electrical Instrumentation Superintendent

Kiewit; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Superintendent to lead field operations from Edmonton with a focus on safety, cost control, and schedule adherence. You will supervise foremen and craft workers, ensuring quality workmanship and conformance with drawings and specifications.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relations, and proactive problem solving across multiple projects, with frequent travel to Alberta and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of construction experience with 3+ years in superintendent/leadership roles.
• Proficiency with electrical and instrumentation systems including PLCs, DCS and SCADA.
• Experience with commissioning and start-up activities.
• Ability to review drawings such as cable schedules, layouts and P&IDs.
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn Kiewit's policies, procedures and software.
• Strong organizational, administrative and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and grow Jr. Superintendents and Foremen.
• Review and approve labor rates for foremen, journeymen and laborers.
• Manage contract administration and field communication meetings.
• Plan and execute work safely on site.
• Develop and maintain client relations with staff on site.
• Lead problem-solving meetings with clients and project team.
• Oversee monthly cost updates and cash flow projections.
• Review and negotiate change orders.
• Develop and implement project completion and turnover plans.
• Maintain daily diary for record keeping.
• Timely performance evaluations for direct reports and policy improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Project planning

Contract administration

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Tools

Electrical & instrumentation systems

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Job description

Position Overview

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

Safety is paramount at Kiewit. As such, field supervisors including Superintendents are responsible for ensuring our safety policies are followed, and participating in our safety program.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. 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 from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide range of engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, chemical, ethanol and related process industries. Our projects involve construction of oil sands processing facilities, including steam-assisted gravity drainage facilities, refinery expansions, gas plant expansions, co-generation facilities, major mine developments and pipe spool fabrication.

Location

Kiewit is hiring Superintendents out of Edmonton and Calgary however our projects can be located in Alberta, British Columbia and beyond. The successful candidate will be able to travel on as as needed basis and potentially relocate for this long-term opportunity.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents and Foremen
• Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer's composite labor rates
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
• Responsible for planning and execution of work safely
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning
• Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
• Review, approve and negotiate change orders
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
• Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes
• Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
• Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes

Qualifications

• 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on industrial projects such as oil/gas facility construction, renewable energy-related construction, etc.)
• Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA
• Commissioning and Start Up Experience
• Proficiency in reviewing drawings such as cable schedules, layout drawings, P&IDs, installation details
• 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
• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for safety and ensuring nobody gets hurt
• Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration #LI-GH

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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Kiewit