Distribution Superintendent - Kiewit Power Delivery

Kiewit; Knoxville (TN); In loco; USD 115.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

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Kiewit Power Delivery seeks a Superintendent to lead field execution on high-voltage transmission and substation projects, mentoring junior superintendents and foremen to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

This role uses the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model and involves coordinating with subcontractors, cost control, and active client engagement while planning project turnover across multiple sites in the US.

Competenze

• 8+ years of construction experience with leadership on transmission/substation projects.
• Strong communication, planning, and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with operating in complex, large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of progressive design-build or ECI is a plus.

Mansioni

• Lead field execution on high-voltage transmission and substation projects.
• Mentor and develop junior superintendents and foremen.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and contract administration.
• Drive client engagement and represent Kiewit in planning and problem-solving meetings.
• Develop programs to maintain good client relations on site.
• Attend meetings with client for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Develop and implement plans for project completion and turnover.
• Maintain daily diaries for record-keeping and ensure timely evaluations of direct reports.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team leadership

Safety

Project planning

Negotiation

Communication

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Requisition ID

179247

Job Level

Mid Level

Home District/Group

Kiewit Power Delivery

Department

Field Supervision

Market

Power

Employment Type

Full Time

Position Overview

As a Superintendent with Kiewit Power Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most ambitious and high-impact transmission and substation projects in the industry. We are proud to be directly assigned to a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of work supporting transformative infrastructure initiatives across the electric utility sector.

You will lead field operations using the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model—a progressive design-build approach that allows you to influence engineering and construction outcomes from the earliest stages.

You’ll supervise multiple foremen and craft professionals, ensuring excellence in execution, safety, scheduling, cost control, and client satisfaction. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of power delivery.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery. is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market from high voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing power delivery business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities that we live. We have invested in industry-leading design technology and platforms while also expanding our construction equipment fleet with the most advanced, and safest equipment on the market. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft with the best tooling and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, mining, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Location

This position will be located in one of our area offices and/or on one of our project sites in Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Kansas or Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution on high-voltage transmission and substation projects
• Mentor and develop junior superintendents and foremen
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and contract administration
• Drive client engagement and represent Kiewit in planning and problem-solving meetings
• Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
• 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
• 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
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role on transmission or substation projects
• Proven ability to lead teams on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of progressive design-build or ECI models is a plus
• Excellent communication, planning, and negotiation skills
• Self-starter with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Working Conditions

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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. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $115,000/yr - $140,000/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.