Lead Underground Piping & Civil Construction Superintendent

Kiewit Corporation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Underground Pipe Superintendent to lead field operations on complex civil projects in the Eastern District. You will read drawings and specifications to ensure correct installation, supervise crews, and coordinate excavation, trenching, shoring, bedding, and piping systems across water, sanitary, and process lines.

The role requires strong leadership, safety discipline, and the ability to mentor foremen while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Significant field experience in underground utility, pipeline, or heavy civil construction.
• Proven ability to read civil drawings, profiles, and specs.
• Strong leadership, safety focus, and communication across crews and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations for underground pipe/install activities.
• Supervise foremen, operators, laborers, pipefitters and other craft personnel.
• Plan and coordinate excavation, trenching, shoring, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, testing and restoration.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Reading drawings

Safety management

Communication

Planning

Team mentoring

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Underground Pipe Superintendent to lead field operations on complex civil projects in the Eastern District. You will read drawings and specifications to ensure correct installation, supervise crews, and coordinate excavation, trenching, shoring, bedding, and piping systems across water, sanitary, and process lines.

The role requires strong leadership, safety discipline, and the ability to mentor foremen while maintaining project schedules and quality standards.