Senior Field Superintendent - Concrete & Heavy Civil

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Superintendent to lead field activities on diverse construction projects. You will supervise craft workers, coordinate with field engineering, manage schedules, safety, and quality, and travel to sites across the country to deliver high-impact infrastructure work.

The role emphasizes setting rigorous standards, coordinating with multiple teams, and advancing projects from planning through execution while upholding ethics and safety commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience overseeing self-performed concrete work in a heavy civil construction environment.
• Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements and safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance
• 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
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers through the foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications
• Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project management as appropriate
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
• 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

Skills

Supervision

Safety leadership

Scheduling

Quality control

Communication

Travel flexibility

Team player

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Superintendent to lead field activities on diverse construction projects. You will supervise craft workers, coordinate with field engineering, manage schedules, safety, and quality, and travel to sites across the country to deliver high-impact infrastructure work.

The role emphasizes setting rigorous standards, coordinating with multiple teams, and advancing projects from planning through execution while upholding ethics and safety commitments.