Industrial Superintendent

Kiewit; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Trips home

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a seasoned Superintendent to lead electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural work on self-performed industrial projects across the United States. You will supervise foremen and craft workers, ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence, and coordinate with engineering teams to resolve complex challenges.

You will travel to project sites nationwide, provide oversight and training, manage relationships with contractors and suppliers, and uphold Kiewit’s

Qualifications

• 5+ years in self-perform construction, with at least 3+ years in a Superintendent role managing foremen and electrical craft employees.
• Understanding state license requirements for journeymen to apprentice ratios for electrical work.
• Advanced knowledge across safety, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, procurement, estimating.
• Strong leadership with mentoring ability and a proactive drive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical, mechanical, civil/structural scope as Superintendent, directing foremen and craft workers to meet safety, quality and schedule targets.
• Liaise between field engineering and craft teams to ensure construction drawings and specs are followed and address engineering challenges with PM/CM/technical team.
• Coordinate with other superintendents, subcontractors, inspection companies, client and Kiewit staff to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolve employee conflicts and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
• Assist in schedule planning, determine craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment needs.
• Ensure adherence to safety, attendance, and workplace behavior policies across the project.
• Set budget guidelines and provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards and manage job schedules, coordinating with contractors and suppliers for inspections.

Skills

Self-perform construction

Superintendent experience

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Requisition ID: 180091

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Superintendent to lead teams and support projects in our Industrial and Water market, supervising electrical operations/installations on self-performed construction projects. You will be expected to provide oversight and training, as well as daily inspections of work performed. You will act as liaison and coordinator between contractors and engineered equipment suppliers and solve problems that arise. You will be expected to manage challenging situations in the field and work with our engineering teams to resolve construction challenges. Our team "goes where the work is", so you will be expected to travel to various projects around the US. We provide per diem, trips home, competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Our Industrial and Water market is growing, which means stability for your career, opportunities for growth, and clients are turning to us because of our Quality and Safety focus.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This position will be located on one of our project sites so you must be open to traveling and going wherever the project is located.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical, mechanical, civil /strucutral scope of a project as the Superintendent, managing foremen and electrical craft workers, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence to the project.
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications and able to address engineering challenges that occur during construction with the PM, CM and technical team.
• Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents, subcontractors, outside inspection companies, the client, 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
• Establish budgetary guidelines for the job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed. Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards of all jobs and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met. Develop and manage job schedules (e.g., three-week, 90 day, man loading), coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years’ work experience in the self-perform construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a Superintendent role, where you are managing foremen and electrical craft employees.
• Must have an understanding of state license requirements for journeymen to apprentice ratios necessary to perform electrical work in a particular state.
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines: safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, procurement, estimating
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative; great leadership skills with the ability to mentor and grow our employees.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

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.

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.