Traveling Equipment Superintendent - Kiewit Equipment Services 1

Kiewit; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Equipment Services is seeking a Traveling Equipment Superintendent to lead the maintenance and readiness of a large equipment fleet across multiple project sites in the United States. The role requires coordinating with districts and JV partners to ensure safety, quality, and cost control, with significant travel involvement.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and engagement of the field teams, while maintaining strong organizational discipline and adherence to company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanical/related field.
• Knowledge of construction safety and applicable regulations.
• Broad knowledge of engineering and construction methods.
• Proficient with basic computer tools.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior per policy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes on short notice.
• Self-starter with proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership and management of equipment maintenance and readiness to meet project needs.
• Ensure project safety and quality performance through leadership and supervision.
• Control and track all aspects of equipment cost.
• Provide equipment recap reports to senior management.
• Coach and develop direct and indirect reports.
• Retain and engage team members across districts and JV partners.
• Develop and maintain team cohesion across internal and external teams.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Requisition ID:182530

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

For this Traveling Equipment Superintendent role, expect up to 90% travel to and from the project site.

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.

The starting location for this position will be at one of our many projects sites in the United States.

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

• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$98,000 -$120,000/yr

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

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.