Lead Deep Foundations Superintendent

Kiewit; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Superintendent to direct field operations on major foundation projects across North America.

You will drive safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development while mentoring junior superintendents. Ideal candidates bring hands-on expertise in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction, strong communication, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in the planning, scheduling, and management of deep foundation and/or ground improvement operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
• Strong all-around knowledge of ground improvement techniques, structural deep foundation methods, and SOE operations; Ground Improvement includes rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro-replacement, vibro-compaction, grouting, jet grouting, and dynamic compaction.
• Experience with foundation/ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants) and ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of pumping and placement of concrete and grout.
• Must be skilled in one or more disciplines (pile driving, auger cast, small diameter shafts, micro piles).
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn Kiewit policies, procedures, and software.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and grow Jr. Superintendents.
• Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates.
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication).
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Review, approve and negotiate change orders.
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
• Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes.
• Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports.
• Recommend organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes.
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Skills

Supervision

Safety leadership

Communication

Geotechnical foundations

Project controls

Team development

Tools

Drills

Concrete pumps

Batch plants

SOE equipment

Job description

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Superintendent to direct field operations on major foundation projects across North America.

You will drive safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development while mentoring junior superintendents. Ideal candidates bring hands-on expertise in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction, strong communication, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.