Field Operations Technician - Kiewit Foundations Co.

Kiewit; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental & vision

Retirement with matching

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Field Operations Technician in Oklahoma City, OK and other US locations. The role supports field crews, interprets drawings, and assists in planning and safety.

We offer travel opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement with matching, life and disability coverage, and generous PTO. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a construction-related field is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to travel and relocate across the U.S. is required.
• Experience in construction is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Field: Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and supervision.
• Field: Perform quantity calculations and measure progress.
• Field: Assist in work plans, surveys, and safety analyses.
• Office: Support engineers with data, submittals, and project records.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in a construction-related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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Field Operations Technician - Kiewit Foundations Co.

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US El Paso, TX, US Baton Rouge, LA, US Abilene, TX, US Jackson, MS, US Austin, TX, US

Requisition ID:181337

Job Level:Entry Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Foundations Co

Department:Project Controls

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-minded construction professionals to get it done right.
As a Field Operations Technician you bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we build the biggest, most exciting projects.

District Overview

The Kiewit Foundations Co. team self performs complex geotechnical projects across North America. We deliver creative, cost-efficient solutions that are responsive to each project’s specific site conditions. We utilize value engineering and constructability reviews, and our depth of expertise to offer constructible solutions that optimize budget and schedule. We perform these operations with our fleet of specialty equipment and the management resources of one of the top builders in the country.

Location

Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Kiewit Foundations conducts its operations primarily through Kiewit Infrastructure Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, we construct both foundations projects across the U.S. and Canada related to transportation, water/wastewater, power, mining, and telecommunications to name a few. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!

Responsibilities

Field:

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries

Office:

• Assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports and photographs
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations as it pertains to your work

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a construction-related field
• Previous experience in construction is preferred
• Must have a strong desire to work in the construction industry
• Be willing to fully participate in job assignments at the job site
• Must be willing to travel and relocate throughout career as we operate on a national scale, not a regional one
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good working knowledge and experience with both Excel and Word
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must have a valid Driver's license

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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:$60,000 -$70,000

(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.

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.