Field Leader: Underground Utilities & Piping

Kiewit (Canada); Barnard (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Underground Pipe Superintendent to lead safe, efficient underground utility work on complex civil projects. You will supervise crews performing excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfill, testing and restoration, while interpreting drawings to ensure quality.

Coordinate field schedules, manage foremen and craft personnel, ensure safety standards, track production and quantities, and collaborate with project teams to resolve constructability issues and keep work on

Qualifications

• Significant field experience in underground utility, pipeline, heavy civil, industrial, water/wastewater, or infrastructure construction.
• Previous Superintendent or General Foreman experience overseeing underground pipe crews strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with excavation, trenching, shoring, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, and compaction.
• Strong understanding of underground utility construction sequencing and safe excavation practices.
• Ability to read civil drawings, utility profiles, specifications, and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for underground pipe and utility installation activities.
• Supervise foremen, operators, laborers, pipefitters, and other craft personnel performing self-perform work.
• Plan and coordinate excavation, trenching, shoring, dewatering, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, testing, and restoration.
• Oversee installation of underground systems that may include: Water and fire water, Sanitary sewer, Storm drainage, Process and industrial piping, Force mains, Large-diameter piping, Manholes, catch basins, vaults, and other underground structures.
• Coordinate survey/layout requirements, line and grade, elevations, slopes, tie-ins, and existing utility conflicts.
• Develop daily and short-term work plans based on project schedules, manpower, equipment, materials, and site conditions.
• Coordinate equipment needs, material deliveries, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades to maintain productivity.
• Monitor crew production and identify opportunities to improve installation methods and sequencing.
• Maintain strong safety standards related to excavation, trench protection, confined spaces, lifting, equipment operations, and underground utility work.
• Ensure work meets project specifications, quality requirements, testing standards, and inspection requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, General Superintendents, Safety, Quality, and Survey teams.
• Identify constructability issues and field conflicts early and help develop practical solutions.
• Track installed quantities, daily production, manpower, equipment utilization, and field progress.
• Mentor foremen and field personnel while maintaining clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.

Skills

Field leadership

Underground utilities

Excavation coordination

Reading civil drawings

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Underground Pipe Superintendent to lead safe, efficient underground utility work on complex civil projects. You will supervise crews performing excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfill, testing and restoration, while interpreting drawings to ensure quality.

Coordinate field schedules, manage foremen and craft personnel, ensure safety standards, track production and quantities, and collaborate with project teams to resolve constructability issues and keep work on