Superintendent-Southeast

Kiewit; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations on heavy civil projects across the Southeast. You will lead crews, coordinate with subcontractors, manage materials, and ensure safety and quality on a travel-heavy assignment.

The role requires 5+ years in civil construction (2+ in supervision), strong communication, and the ability to relocate as projects demand. Projects include bridges, drainage, and roadwork with a focus on Zero Harm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; bachelor’s in construction management or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in civil construction with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience operating major grading equipment.
• Experience on bridges, roads or related projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate based on project needs.
• Experience in design-build projects.
• Slope repair experience with large rip rap preferred.
• Experience in mountainous terrain and narrow logistics corridors.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily field activities, including scheduling and equipment management.
• Enforce Zero Harm safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to meet objectives.
• Monitor progress, quality, and productivity; implement corrective actions.
• Manage material deliveries and maintain inventory to prevent delays.
• Prepare and maintain daily reports and timecards.
• Mentor and develop field staff to build a strong team.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field (preferred)

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Travel/relocation willingness

Design-build experience

Slope failure repair (rip rap)

Operate major grading equipment

Experience in mountainous terrain

Experience on bridges/roads

Ability to relocate per project needs

Job description

Position Overview

The Superintendent is responsible for managing and supervising all field operations on a heavy civil projects such as large-scale hurricane repair job to include pedestrian trail reconstruction, bridges, drainage etc. This role ensures that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and schedules. The Civil Superintendent serves as the primary leader in the field, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and resources to deliver high-quality results while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

Requisition Details

• Requisition ID: 178710
• Job Level: Mid Level
• Home District/Group: Southeast District
• Department: Field Supervision
• Market: Transportation
• Employment Type: Full Time

District Overview

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.

Location

This role is a traveling position. You can live in any location, as project subsistence and travel home will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily field activities, including scheduling, workforce allocation, and equipment management.
• Enforce Kiewit’s Zero Harm safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor progress, quality, and productivity; implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage material deliveries and maintain inventory to prevent delays.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports and timecards.
• Mentor and develop field staff to build a strong, capable team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Capable of operating major grading equipment.
• Has experience working on mountainous terrain.
• Must have experience working on bridges,roads or related.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs.
• Experience in design-build.
• Experience in slope failure repair, preferably with large rip rap
• Experience in narrow corridors that require additional attention to logistics

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.

Benefits

• 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.