Senior Deep Foundations Superintendent

Kiewit; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health plans

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement with 401(k) matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations across North America. You will set safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development expectations on large, geotechnical foundation projects.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical background in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction, with excellent communication and teamwork skills to drive project success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the planning, scheduling, and management of deep foundation and/or ground improvement operations.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
• Experience with and broad knowledge of foundation/ground improvement equipment and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of proper pumping and placement of concrete and grout.
• Must be skilled in one or more disciplines (pile driving, auger cast, small diameter shafts, micro piles).

Responsibilities

• Mentor and help to 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 meeting 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, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural changes.
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Drills

Concrete Pumps

Batch Plants

Geotechnical Equipment

Job description

Kiewit Foundations Co. is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations across North America. You will set safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development expectations on large, geotechnical foundation projects.

Ideal candidates bring strong technical background in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction, with excellent communication and teamwork skills to drive project success.