Ground Improvement - Superintendent

Kiewit; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

10% Field Premium

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Superintendent to directly manage field operations on deep foundation projects across North America.

You will set high expectations for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and team development, with emphasis on geotechnical construction methods like jet grouting and vibro-replacement. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you collaborate with field engineering, craft workers, and leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the planning, scheduling, and management of ground improvement operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
• Experience with and broad knowledge of ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants).
• Must be skilled in jet grouting, rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro-replacement, vibro-compaction, and related techniques.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems that may arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for Deep Foundation projects.
• 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 safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards

Skills

Eight+ years experience

Supervisory experience

Ground improvement equipment knowledge

Specialized grouting skills

Self-starter

Fast learner of company policies

Problem solving

Communication & interpersonal skills

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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 contractoroperatingacross North America. Our experience andexpertisecover a wide range of specialty foundation construction for both structural and ground improvement solutions. Weoperatein the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets. As part ofKiewitwe are integrated with 135 years of construction andengineering 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 anadditional10% Field Premium when assigned to project sites.
With projectslocatedacross the United States,you'llhave 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 jet grouting, rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro-replacement (stone columns), vibro-compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, and deep dynamic compaction, etc.
• 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 ground improvement operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
• Experience with and broad knowledge of ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants), How to use it properly, and how to rapidly troubleshoot.
• Must be skilled in one of, if not multiple, of the following disciplines: jet grouting, rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro-replacement (stone columns), vibro-compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, and deep dynamic compaction, 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. #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:$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 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.