Superintendent - Kiewit Foundations District

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking an experienced Superintendent with hands-on expertise in deep foundation systems, including large-diameter drilled shafts and small-diameter piles for heavy infrastructure projects in Toronto.

This role demands strong field leadership to supervise crews, coordinate with project managers and engineers, enforce safety and quality, manage logistics, and mentor staff. Travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in deep foundations, including both large and small diameter work.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex construction projects.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience in heavy civil construction and geotechnical systems is preferred.
• Willingness to travel between projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations for deep foundation projects, including drilled shafts, piles, and other geotechnical systems.
• Supervise crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and budget-conscious execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to align on scope and deliverables.
• Manage equipment, materials, and logistics for large and small diameter foundation installations.
• Enforce safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Mentor and support field staff, fostering a culture of safety, performance, and growth.

Skills

Deep foundations knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Reading drawings & specs

Travel willingness

Job description

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Superintendent - Kiewit Foundations District

Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Requisition ID:180232

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Foundations Co

Department:Field Supervision

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking an experienced Superintendent with hands-on expertise in deep foundation systems. This includes large-diameter drilled shafts for heavy infrastructure projects and small-diameter pile installations for tight-access or retrofit environments.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical proficiency and field leadership, effectively navigating geotechnical challenges across diverse project scopes. This role requires a proven ability to manage complex construction operations, uphold rigorous safety and quality standards, and drive successful project outcomes.

District Overview

Kiewit Foundations Districtspecializes in geotechnical solutions, including deep foundations, ground improvement, and earth retention systems. We boast a large and modern fleet of specialized equipment to handle any project efficiently. A strong local presence allows us to quickly mobilize resources and provide high-quality service.

Location

Rotational travel to the job site is required for this position.One of the many things that makes Kiewit\'s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which provides your career with abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the available work, along with 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

• Oversee field operations for deep foundation projects, including drilled shafts, piles, and other geotechnical systems.
• Supervise crews and subcontractors to ensure safe, timely, and budget-conscious execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to align on scope and deliverables.
• Manage equipment, materials, and logistics for large and small diameter foundation installations.
• Enforce safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Mentor and support field staff, fostering a culture of safety, performance, and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in deep foundations, including both large and small diameter work.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex construction projects.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience in heavy civil construction and geotechnical systems is preferred.
• Willingness to travel between projects as needed. #LI-AK1

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Base Compensation:$138,000/yr -$144,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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 discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.