Senior Piping Superintendent - Field Construction Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Trips home

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Piping Superintendent to lead field teams on self-performed projects across the Industrial District. You will supervise piping crews, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and coordinate with engineers, PM, and subcontractors on heavy industrial sites.

The role requires travel to project locations across the United States, strong leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety. Kiewit offers per diem and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years' work experience in the self-perform construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a Superintendent role, where you are managing foremen and piping or mechanical craft employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the piping scope of a project as the Superintendent, managing foremen and piping craft workers while driving performance across productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence on heavy industrial construction projects.
• Serve as the liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance with construction drawings, specifications, and installation standards. Work closely with the Project Manager (PM), Construction Manager (CM), and technical teams to proactively address piping-related engineering challenges that arise during construction.
• Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents, subcontractors, inspection agencies, clients, and Kiewit leadership to maintain efficient workflow, sequencing, and schedule alignment across all disciplines on site.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and workforce scheduling challenges, escalating to project or corporate leadership when appropriate.
• Assist in project planning efforts, including development of schedules, determining craft labor needs, material quantities, and equipment requirements specific to piping systems such as process piping, utility piping, and large-bore installations.
• Ensure all project rules, procedures, and programs are consistently followed, including those related to safety, attendance, and workplace conduct, in alignment with Kiewit's policies on safety, non-harassment, and nondiscrimination.
• Establish and manage budget expectations for the piping scope, ensuring cost control measures are implemented and maintained throughout project execution. Promote jobsite safety culture by providing ongoing training, awareness, and leadership to all personnel.
• Set and enforce quality standards for all piping work activities, ensuring compliance with code requirements, client specifications, and Kiewit quality expectations. Develop and manage detailed lookahead schedules (e.g., three-week, 90-day, manpower loading), coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure all required inspections and testing activities are properly scheduled and executed.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Piping

Field coordination

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Piping Superintendent to lead field teams on self-performed projects across the Industrial District. You will supervise piping crews, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and coordinate with engineers, PM, and subcontractors on heavy industrial sites.

The role requires travel to project locations across the United States, strong leadership, problem-solving, and a commitment to safety. Kiewit offers per diem and a comprehensive benefits package.