Deep Foundations - Superintendent

Kiewit; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field Premium 10%

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations, focusing on safety, quality, and schedule for deep foundation projects through drilled shafts, piles and soil improvements.

You will guide crews, coordinate with field engineering and subcontractors, and drive on-time performance across diverse sites. The role requires extensive hands-on expertise, strong communication, and the ability to train and develop field personnel while adhering to company policies and safety

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in planning, scheduling and management of deep foundation/ground improvement operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
• Experience with foundation/ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants) and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of pumping and placement of concrete and grout.
• Skilled in one or more disciplines (pile driving, auger cast, small diameter shafts, micro piles).
• Self-starter, highly motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of ground improvement techniques and deep foundation methods, including SOE.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers, managing productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for deep foundation projects.
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure drawings and specs compliance.
• Coordinate with other superintendents, subcontractors and staff to ensure smooth workflow.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances and scheduling difficulties.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining labor levels, material quantities and equipment needs.
• Ensure safety, attendance and workplace behavior policies are followed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Strong communication

Team development

Self-starter

Tools

Drills

Concrete pumps

Batch plants

Job description

Requisition ID: 181353

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

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 crew(s) 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. Also, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment are 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 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 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 of, if not multiple, 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.#LI-AK1

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

Base Compensation: $95,000/yr - $160,000/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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit