Transmission & Substation Field Superintendent

Kiewit; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

401(k) with matching

Generous paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations on high‑voltage transmission and substation projects. You will mentor foremen, manage safety, scheduling, and client relations, and drive performance in a design‑build, ECI environment.

Located in North America, this role emphasizes cost control, daily record-keeping, and collaboration with diverse teams to deliver complex infrastructure on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role on transmission or substation projects.
• Proven ability to lead teams on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of 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 meetings 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, where appropriate, organizational, policy, and procedural or staff changes.
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Planning

Negotiation

Job description

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations on high‑voltage transmission and substation projects. You will mentor foremen, manage safety, scheduling, and client relations, and drive performance in a design‑build, ECI environment.

Located in North America, this role emphasizes cost control, daily record-keeping, and collaboration with diverse teams to deliver complex infrastructure on time and within budget.