Senior Transmission Superintendent

Kiewit; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Delivery seeks a Superintendent to lead field operations on high-voltage transmission and substation projects. You will supervise multiple foremen and craft professionals, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and client satisfaction on a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

Based in one of our area offices across the U.S., you will mentor junior staff, manage subcontractor coordination, and drive planning, problem solving, and on-site performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role on transmission or substation projects.
• Strong leadership on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with 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 meeting 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 are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports.
• Recommend organizational, policy, and procedural or staff changes.
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Communication

Project supervision

Problem solving

Job description

Kiewit Power Delivery seeks a Superintendent to lead field operations on high-voltage transmission and substation projects. You will supervise multiple foremen and craft professionals, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, cost control, and client satisfaction on a multi-billion-dollar portfolio.

Based in one of our area offices across the U.S., you will mentor junior staff, manage subcontractor coordination, and drive planning, problem solving, and on-site performance.