Superintendent - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Superintendent to oversee installation on large scale solar farm and power plant projects. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the power or related market, with a strong ability to manage project teams and ensure compliance with design specifications. The role requires frequent travel and relocation based on project needs. Benefits include top-tier medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in a power or related market, Foreman experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and enforce safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams and coordinate tasks to meet goals.
• Oversee engineering and construction outputs from start to finish.
• Serve as project representative during client meetings and communications.

Skills

Project management

Supervision

Safety regulations

Communication

Cost control

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

As a Superintendent you will supervise all aspects of installation on large scale solar farm and power plant EPC construction projects. You will oversee field activities, supervise General Foremen/Foremen and Craft workers, interact with Technical Field Representatives, maintain schedule and cost control, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, work with Quality Personnel to validate and document installation to specifications, and manage work assignments to ensure project execution.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America. We offer integrated engineering, procurement, construction and startup service needs, specializing in gas and coal-fired power generation, coal retrofit and renewable energy.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. Our Superintendents are often on travel rotations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct project teams by providing communication, coordination and follow-up to meet project goals and objectives; ensure project scope or work, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood.
• Manage and oversee the output from the engineering, constructability, procurement, construction and commissioning teams from detail design through commission and start up.
• Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules and budgets.
• Serve as project representative with client, constructor, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project review, and other meetings and correspondence.
• Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed.
• Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, adjusting as necessary to comply with client needs within contractual obligations, or adjust project deliverables to meet client and Kiewit needs.
• Ensure all work products are consistent with industry standards and in accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes, and in compliance with all pertinent legal codes and requirements.
• Provide ongoing training and mentoring to entry and mid-level Engineers to promote employee development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience in a power or related market. Candidates for this role do not have to have Superintendent experience, those who have filled Foreman and General Foreman roles are encouraged to apply.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• Must be willing to relocate/and or travel.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, plans, specifications, and have a fluent understanding of the NEC.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• 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.

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.