Senior Power Delivery Field Superintendent

Kiewit; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations on high-voltage transmission and substation projects. You will use Early Contractor Involvement design-build to influence engineering and construction from the earliest stages and supervise multiple foremen and craft professionals to ensure safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and client satisfaction.

This full-time role may be based in multiple area offices or project sites across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role on transmission or substation projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of progressive design-build or ECI models is a plus.
• Excellent communication, planning, and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution on high-voltage transmission and substation projects
• Mentor and develop junior superintendents and foremen
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and contract administration
• Drive client engagement and represent Kiewit in planning and problem-solving meetings
• Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning
• Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
• Maintain daily diary for record‑keeping purposes
• Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
• Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy, and procedural or staff changes
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Planning

Negotiation

Job description

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations on high-voltage transmission and substation projects. You will use Early Contractor Involvement design-build to influence engineering and construction from the earliest stages and supervise multiple foremen and craft professionals to ensure safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and client satisfaction.

This full-time role may be based in multiple area offices or project sites across the U.S.