Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction / Transportation

Kiewit; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Superintendent for a major I-80 upgrade in Northern California, based on-site in Fairfield, CA. You will supervise field crews, coordinate with clients and engineers, manage cost and scheduling, ensure drawings and specs are followed, and drive safety and quality on a large transportation infrastructure project.

The role reports to Field Supervision in a busy district, offering strong career opportunities, travel within the region, and the chance to shape execution across

Qualifications

• 6+ years' construction experience.
• Ability to manage safe operations.
• Ensure quality work.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan and schedule operations.
• Strong leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervises field crews and mentors Field Engineers.
• Review and approve the composition of work crews.
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication).
• Maintain good client relations.
• Initiate and attend meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee and approve weekly and monthly job cost updates.
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
• Maintain project records as required.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Recommend organizational and procedural changes.
• Review and approve promotions up to General Foremen.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Safety

Planning & scheduling

Contract administration

Communication

Job description

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Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction / Transportation

Location:

Fairfield, CA, US Sacramento, CA, US

Requisition ID:180664

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Northern California District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Water/Wastewater

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foremen, and craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foremen. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

We are adding Superintendents to work on a major upgrade to I-80 with the construction of a new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility that will increase inspection capacity while reducing traffic congestion. This is a $152M project with an estimated completion date of 2/2029.

You bring your big ideas,commitment to top quality,andanunwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing.

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District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry and seek a long-term career.

Location

Location: This role will be based on-site at the project in Fairfield, CA.

Responsibilities

• Supervises field crews and mentors Field Engineers.
• Review and approve the composition of work crews.
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication).
• Maintain good client relations
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee and approve the weekly and monthly job cost updates
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
• Maintain project records as required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' construction experience
• Ability to manage safe operations
• Ensure quality work
• Must be a 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.
• Must be able to plan and schedule operations
• 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.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$120,000/yr -$145,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.