Traveling Superintendent - Transportation/Infrastructure

Kiewit; California; On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Per diem

Career development

Job summary

Kiewit in Southern California is seeking an experienced Traveling Superintendent to lead field teams on major civil projects. You will oversee daily operations, drive project execution, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence as you support work nationwide.

The role requires a strong leadership presence, robust knowledge of safety and cost controls, and the ability to manage subcontractors while maintaining client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience with 3+ years in a Superintendent/leadership capacity.
• Associated or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
• Ability to access all areas on a construction project site.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all civil activities on assigned projects.
• Supervise and mentor civil crews, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure all mechanical work meets project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring efficient use of resources and materials, and approve monthly job cost updates.
• Identify and resolve any mechanical issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing any concerns and providing regular project updates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, and change orders.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management).
• Mentor and help to grow fellow Kiewit staff through performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Negotiations

Planning

Contract administration

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

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Location: San Diego, CA, US Los Angeles, CA, US Honolulu, HI, US Laredo, TX, US Ventura, CA, US Wasco, CA, US

Requisition ID:182563

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Southern California District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Traveling Superintendent to join our construction operations team. This role is ideal for a construction leader who enjoys building complex projects, leading field teams, and delivering exceptional results while supporting projects across the country.
The successful candidate will be based in Southern California and will travel on assignment to Abilene, TX, where they will oversee daily field operations, drive project execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role on a significant construction project while working alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Southern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region.

Location

Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career.
When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.
This position is based in Southern California and requires travel to support work in Abilene, TX. The selected candidate will maintain a SoCal home base while working on-site in Abilene on temporary duty (TDY) assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all civil activities on assigned projects.
• Supervise and mentor civil crews, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure all mechanical work meets project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor and control project costs, ensuring efficient use of resources and materials, and approve monthly job cost updates.
• Identify and resolve any mechanical issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing any concerns and providing regular project updates.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, and change orders.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management)
• Mentor and help to grow fellow Kiewit staff through performance evaluations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience with 3+ years in a Superintendent/leadership capacity
• Associated or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration
• Ability to access all areas on a construction project site

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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.

Base Compensation:$115,000/yr -$130,000/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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.