Senior Construction Superintendent - Lead Major Projects

Kiewit (Canada); Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Superintendent to lead project execution, planning, personnel management, and schedule adherence. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and workforce development across multiple sites.

You will drive budgets and schedules while collaborating with engineers, foremen, and subcontractors. A strong safety culture and ethics are essential as you relocate and travel to current needs in various regions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ work experience in the construction industry, with at least 5+ years in a supervisory role
• Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements and safety regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed
• Ability to work with schedules, cost control, and engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft personnel via internal or external general foreman, managing productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence
• Act as liaison between field engineering and project craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications
• Coordinate and interface with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed, including safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards

Skills

Travel flexibility

Supervisory experience

Vertical building knowledge

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Superintendent to lead project execution, planning, personnel management, and schedule adherence. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and workforce development across multiple sites.

You will drive budgets and schedules while collaborating with engineers, foremen, and subcontractors. A strong safety culture and ethics are essential as you relocate and travel to current needs in various regions.