Piping Superintendent - Power Construction

TIC - The Industrial Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company (TIC) Power District is seeking a Piping Superintendent to lead and coordinate installation and welding activities for fossil power projects. You will align with engineers, vendors, and clients to ensure on-time, within-budget execution.

You will mentor junior staff, manage labor rates, and drive safety, quality, and documentation. This role emphasizes collaboration across trades, schedule control, and strict adherence to drawings and specs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience with leadership in supervision.
• Hands-on piping installation and welding experience and managing piping work.
• Familiar with ASME B31.1/B31.3 and AWS.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, spool drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support the development of junior superintendents, general foremen, foremen, and field engineers.
• Review and approve labor rates for Foremen, journeymen, and laborers to ensure fair compensation and cost control as well as adherence to the established budget.
• Assist management with contract administration activities by coordinating subcontractor interactions and field management meetings for effective communication.
• Establish and maintain positive client and key vendor relationships by engaging with on-site staff and resolving any issues or concerns promptly.
• Participate in regular meetings with the client, engineer, and equipment manufacturer to address problems, enhance planning, and ensure project success.
• Monitor and provide input for progress and cost updates to assist the project team in maintaining proper progress and financial control.
• Assist project leadership with the review, approval, and negotiation of change orders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project completion plans, ensuring smooth turnover and handover processes.
• Maintain detailed daily records to facilitate accurate documentation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project scheduling

Team mentorship

Communication

Safety leadership

Piping installation experience

Read drawings (P&IDs)

3D model navigation

Education

College or technical degree

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Position Overview

As a Piping Superintendent - Power at Kiewit, you will be a key player in ensuring the success of our construction operations focused mainly on fossil power plant centerline equipment requiring precision installation alignment. You will oversee field activities, supervise General Foremen/Foremen and craft workers, interface with Technical Field Representatives for major equipment suppliers, maintain schedule and cost control, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, work with quality personnel to validate and document installation to manufacturer specification and tolerances, and manage work assignment to ensure project execution.

Building and maintaining positive working relationships with the client, engineer, and our equipment manufacturers as well as site other project staff will be an essential part of your role.

At Kiewit/TIC, our mission is to make a difference as the ‘Best Contracting Organization on Earth’, and as a Piping Superintendent, you will have the opportunity to contribute to this mission. Working on fossil fuel generation projects while collaborating with talented teams of construction professionals, your role will be vital in shaping the future of our industry.

We offer not just a job but a rewarding career with ample opportunities for growth, travel, and professional development. Join us in the fast-paced, exciting world of construction where every day brings new challenges and the chance to build something remarkable from the ground up.

Requisition ID: 181155

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Power District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

TIC Power (TICP) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation that provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force. Strength in estimating and pre-project planning. Constructing cogeneration, combined-cycle, geothermal and waste-to-energy generation and resource facilities. TIC Power builds major EPC power plant projects throughout North America.

Location

Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support the development of junior superintendents, general foremen, foremen, and field engineers
• Review and approve labor rates for Foremen, journeymen, and laborers to ensure fair compensation and cost control as well as adherence to the established budget
• Assist management with contract administration activities by coordinating subcontractor interactions and field management meetings for effective communication.
• Establish and maintain positive client and key vendor relationships by engaging with on-site staff and resolving any issues or concerns promptly.
• Participate in regular meetings with the client, engineer, and equipment manufacturer to address problems, enhance planning, and ensure project success.
• Monitor and provide input for progress and cost updates to assist the project team in maintaining proper progress and financial control.
• Assist project leadership with the review, approval, and negotiation of change orders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project completion plans, ensuring smooth turnover and handover processes.
• Maintain detailed daily records to facilitate accurate documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity
• Hands on experience with piping installation and welding in addition to managing pipe installation work is preferrable. Commensurate experience managing piping installation with an applicable college or technical degree from an accredited institution is also acceptable.
• Must be familiar with standard industry codes such as ASME B31.1 or B31.3 and AWS.
• Must be familiar with industry standard welding means, methods, and procedures for piping and structural.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, spool drawings, isometrics, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity and ability to navigate an engineering 3D model is preferred
• Must be able to manage interface with other trades/crafts such as structural, scaffold, insulation, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation to coordinate, develop, and optimize work planning.
• Experience in piping systems testing and commissioning is a plus
• Familiarity with standard rigging practices and methods is a plus
• 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, quality installation, planning, and field execution.

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.

Benefits

• 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.