Deep Foundations - Superintendent

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Superintendent to oversee field operations for our geotechnical foundation projects. You will lead crews, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and work closely with engineers and subcontractors across North America.

Ideal candidates have deep foundation experience, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach to complex geotechnical construction work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in planning, scheduling and management of deep foundation or ground improvement operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
• Experience with foundation/ground improvement equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of pumping and placement of concrete and grout.
• Strong all-around knowledge of ground improvement and deep foundation methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers and manage productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for deep foundation projects.
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure drawings and specifications are followed.
• Coordinate with other superintendents, subcontractors, and Kiewit staff to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties; inform management as appropriate.
• Assist in schedule planning, determine labor levels, material quantities and equipment needs.
• Ensure safety, attendance, and workplace policies are followed.

Skills

Deep foundation

Supervisory

Geotechnical

Safety leadership

Project scheduling

Communication

Troubleshooting

SOE

Tools

Drills

Concrete pumps

Batch plants

Job description

Position Overview

As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit Foundations Co. by directly managing the execution of field operations. We rely on superintendents to set the highest expectations for their crews for safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development. Every day, you will bring your hands‑on attitude to not only work on some of North America’s largest and most unique projects but also to build builders who will continue to shape our infrastructure for generations to come. A strong technical and practical background in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction is required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment are also considered critical to this position.

District Overview

Kiewit Foundations Co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across North America. Our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty foundation construction for both structural and ground improvement solutions. We operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets. As part of Kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. Our rapidly growing foundations business, which includes drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast‑in‑place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie‑backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions, is a multi‑faceted and leading‑edge division of Kiewit focused on delivering differentiated solutions.

Location

Live Where You Want. Travel Where the Work Is.

Earn an additional 10% field premium when assigned to project sites.

With projects located across the United States, you’ll have opportunities nationwide while calling home wherever you choose.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for deep foundation projects, which includes drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast‑in‑place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie‑backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions.
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance with 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 experience in the planning, scheduling, and management of deep foundation and/or ground improvement operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
• Experience with and broad knowledge of foundation/ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants), how to use it properly, and how to rapidly troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of proper pumping and placement of concrete and grout.
• Must be skilled in one or more of the following disciplines (pile driving, auger cast, small diameter shafts, micro piles, etc.).
• Must be a self‑starter, highly motivated, and able 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.
• Strong all‑around knowledge of ground improvement techniques, structural deep foundation methods, and support of excavation (SOE) operations; ground improvement experience includes rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro‑replacement (stone columns), vibro‑compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, jet grouting, and deep dynamic compaction. Structural deep foundation experience includes micro piles, drilled shafts, auger‑cast‑in‑place piles, and driven piles. Support of excavation experience includes secant piles, soldier pile anchors, and tie‑backs.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Compensation: $130,000/yr – $170,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our full‑time 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.