Traveling Electrical Superintendent: Lead Field Projects

Kiewit; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Wellness/employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead field supervision on complex oil, gas, and chemical projects. You will mentor junior superintendents, manage labor and subcontractor activities, and ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

The role emphasizes client relations, cost control, and timely project turnover. Based in New Orleans, this senior position requires a proven track record in leadership, scheduling, and cost management within the OGC sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' construction experience with 5+ years in a Superintendent/leadership capacity.
• OGC industry experience preferred.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong 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 meetings 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

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Safety management

Tools

Policies & procedures knowledge

Job description

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead field supervision on complex oil, gas, and chemical projects. You will mentor junior superintendents, manage labor and subcontractor activities, and ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, and safety standards.

The role emphasizes client relations, cost control, and timely project turnover. Based in New Orleans, this senior position requires a proven track record in leadership, scheduling, and cost management within the OGC sector.