Traveling Equipment Superintendent - Kiewit Equipment Services

Kiewit; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Traveling Equipment Superintendent to oversee equipment management across projects. This mid-level role requires frequent travel and coordination of equipment readiness, ensuring project safety and quality performance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanical related field.
• Knowledge of construction safety and federal requirements.
• Ability and enthusiasm for travel, often on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment activities to meet project needs and ensure safety.
• Accountable for training and development of team members.
• Manage equipment costs and performance reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Traveling Equipment Superintendent - Kiewit Equipment Services

Traveling Equipment Superintendent - Kiewit Equipment Services

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Talent Acquisition Advisor at Kiewit Corporation

Requisition ID: 176467

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services

Department: Equipment

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has a large and diverse equipment fleet. Maintenance of such a large and expensive fleet requires a well-structured and properly executed maintenance program which involves the participation of everyone on the project. The Equipment Superintendent is responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and executing equipment activities in support of all construction projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.

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. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Technical
• Provide field leadership and management of equipment maintenance and readiness to meet specific project needs
• Ensure project safety and quality performance through personal example as well as supervision activities
• Controlling and tracking all aspects of equipment cost.
• Providing senior management with equipment recap reports.
• Accountable for the training, development, coaching and morale of direct and indirect reports.
• Accountable for the retention and engagement of direct and indirect reports.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining team cohesion among district, internal joint venture, and external joint venture partner employees.
• Administrative
• Providing senior management with equipment recap reports.
• Coordinate work with other co-workers on the job.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor or manager.
• Work within Company data systems to record and track equipment maintenance and utilization
  
  
  

Qualifications

• You will be required to travel 95% of the time in this role.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar type experience in a construction related position that provides the knowledge and experience required for this position.
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years' experience in mechanical related field.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal and provincial requirements.
• Broad knowledge of engineering and construction methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Basic computer skills.
• Exhibits integrity & ethical behavior in all things; understands Kiewit ethics policy of knowing and acting within policies and practices.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness, ability, and enthusiasm for travel, sometimes on short notice.
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated with the desire to do what it takes to get the job done.
  
  
  

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced office and project field environment
• Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management while simultaneously manage a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively
• Regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen
• Occasionally lift and move up objects up to 50 pounds.
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

Base Compensation: $70,000 - $105,000

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

This posting will be active from: 04/01/2025 - 02/28/2026

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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