Kiewit
Position Overview
As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit Foundations Co. by directly managing the execution of field operations. You will set the highest expectations for safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development on North America's largest and most unique projects. A strong technical and practical background in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction is required, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
District Overview Kiewit Foundations Co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across North America. Our expertise covers drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast-in-place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions. We serve the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets, delivering differentiated solutions with a multi-faceted, leading-edge division of Kiewit focused on holistic, industry-leading foundations.
Responsibilities
Mentor and help grow Jr. Superintendents.
Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates.
Manage contract administration and communication with subcontractors and field management.
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 a daily diary for record keeping purposes.
Ensure performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports.
Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, or staff changes where appropriate.
Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, and managing deep foundation and/or ground improvement operations.
5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
Experience with foundation/ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants) and rapid troubleshooting.
Knowledge of proper pumping and placement of concrete and grout.
Skilled in at least one of pile driving, auger cast, small diameter shafts, micro piles, etc.
Self-starter, highly motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
Quick learner of Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
Ability to identify and resolve problems that may arise.
Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong all‑around knowledge of ground improvement techniques, structural deep foundation methods, and support of excavation (SOE) operations, including rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro‑replacement, vibro‑compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, jet grouting, and deep dynamic compaction. Structural deep foundation experience includes micro piles, drilled shafts, auger‑cast‑in‑place piles, and divine piles. Support of excavation experience includes secant piles, soldier pile anchors, and tie‑backs.
Other Requirements
Regular, reliable attendance.
Meet deadlines and work productively and timely.
Effectively and professionally communicate and interact with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package 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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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District Overview Kiewit Foundations Co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across North America. Our expertise covers drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast-in-place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions. We serve the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets, delivering differentiated solutions with a multi-faceted, leading-edge division of Kiewit focused on holistic, industry-leading foundations.
Responsibilities
Mentor and help grow Jr. Superintendents.
Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates.
Manage contract administration and communication with subcontractors and field management.
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 a daily diary for record keeping purposes.
Ensure performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports.
Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, or staff changes where appropriate.
Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in planning, scheduling, and managing deep foundation and/or ground improvement operations.
5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
Experience with foundation/ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants) and rapid troubleshooting.
Knowledge of proper pumping and placement of concrete and grout.
Skilled in at least one of pile driving, auger cast, small diameter shafts, micro piles, etc.
Self-starter, highly motivated, able to work with minimal supervision.
Quick learner of Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
Ability to identify and resolve problems that may arise.
Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong all‑around knowledge of ground improvement techniques, structural deep foundation methods, and support of excavation (SOE) operations, including rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro‑replacement, vibro‑compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, jet grouting, and deep dynamic compaction. Structural deep foundation experience includes micro piles, drilled shafts, auger‑cast‑in‑place piles, and divine piles. Support of excavation experience includes secant piles, soldier pile anchors, and tie‑backs.
Other Requirements
Regular, reliable attendance.
Meet deadlines and work productively and timely.
Effectively and professionally communicate and interact with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package 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 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company Kiewit
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