Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-General Superintendent

Kiewit; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Superintendent to join their innovative nuclear solutions team. This role offers the chance to manage construction projects that positively impact communities across North America. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you'll lead teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure that projects meet safety and quality standards. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values integrity and teamwork, and make a difference in the nuclear energy sector.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 8+ years construction experience, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, quality, and productivity of craft employees.
• Mentor junior superintendents and ensure safety measures are in place.
• Develop operational workplans and participate in coordination meetings.

Skills

Construction Management

Leadership

Safety Management

Negotiation Skills

Planning

Contract Administration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Construction Software

Job description

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Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-General Superintendent

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN, US Knoxville, TN, US Idaho Falls, ID, US Aiken, SC, US

Requisition ID: 176076

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides holistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools, 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, industrial, 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 core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (working maintenance and mods projects on nuclear power plants).
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability 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.
• Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

Disciplines Needed: Electrical, Structural and Mechanical Superintendents. #LI-LH1

Responsibilities

• Manage the safety, quality and productivity of craft employees.
• Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents.
• Review and ensure safety and LOTO protective measures are in place.
• Develop operational workplans.
• Perform morning toolbox talks with crews, outlining tasks and communicating important safety and quality messages.
• Ensure crews have all tools, materials and information necessary to perform the work.
• Understand project quality requirement and ensure proper hold points and quality checks are performed.
• Participate in daily schedule and coordination meetings. Be able to create and status daily and weekly schedules.
• Communicate with and manage (when necessary) various subcontractors.
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
• Maintain daily diary for record-keeping purposes.

Working Conditions

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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time 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.

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.

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.