Mechanical Superintendent - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit; Illinois; On-site; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is looking for a Mechanical Superintendent with 5+ years of mechanical experience to manage field activities on various projects across the Midwest. Responsibilities include supervising craft workers, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with subcontractors. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of rotating equipment and a strong commitment to safety.

The role offers a competitive salary between $138,000 and $165,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, and retirement plans with matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience in mechanical scopes of work.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers managing productivity and safety.
• Coordinate with superintendents and subcontractors for smooth workflow.
• Ensure adherence to project rules and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical scopes of work

Supervisory skills

Rotating equipment installation

Time management

Safety commitment

Job description

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Superintendent, you will be expected to bring an expertise in the assembly and installation of equipment on gas turbines, steam turbines, pumps and compressors. You will oversee field activities, supervise General Foremen/Foreman and Craft Workers, interact with Technical Field Representatives, maintain schedule and cost control, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, work with Quality Personnel to validate and document installation to manufacturuer specifications, and manage work assignments to ensure project execution. For this role, we are looking for Millwright, Boilermaker, and Piping Superintendent/Supervisors

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America. We offer integrated engineering, procurement, construction and startup service needs, specializing in gas and coal-fired power generation, coal retrofit and renewable energy.

Location

We are looking for people for various projects across the Midwest and other locations as needed. Project locations could be OH, TX, PA etc...

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence
• Planning, scheduling and execution of field operations ensuring compliance with erection manuals and quality procedures for your assigned scope of work.
• Coordinate and interface with other superintendents and subcontractors, to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
• 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

• 5+ years’ work experience in mechanical scopes of work. Candidates for this role do not have to have Superintendent experience, those who have filled foreman and general foreman roles are encouraged to apply. Previous knowledge/experience in rotating equipment installation
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance
• Ability to travel as needed
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Team player with the ability to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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

$138,000/yr - $165,000/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.