Senior Traveling Mechanical Superintendent – OGC

Kiewit; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Energy District in Houston invites a Traveling Mechanical Superintendent to lead field supervision for Oil, Gas and Chemical projects. You will supervise Foremen and crew, organize work, ensure drawings and specs are followed, manage scheduling and costs, and maintain client and supplier relations on site.

We seek a self-starting leader with 10+ years in construction, including 5+ years in superintendent roles, plus strong safety, planning and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' construction experience with 5+ years in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working in the OGC industry).
• Self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

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 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

Safety

Negotiations

Planning

Contract administration

Communication

Job description

Kiewit Energy District in Houston invites a Traveling Mechanical Superintendent to lead field supervision for Oil, Gas and Chemical projects. You will supervise Foremen and crew, organize work, ensure drawings and specs are followed, manage scheduling and costs, and maintain client and supplier relations on site.

We seek a self-starting leader with 10+ years in construction, including 5+ years in superintendent roles, plus strong safety, planning and negotiation skills.