Requisition ID: 178693
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewThe Civil Superintendent is responsible for managing and supervising all field operations on heavy civil and highway construction projects. This role ensures that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and schedules. The Civil Superintendent serves as the primary leader in the field, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and resources to deliver high-quality results while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.
District OverviewKiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.
LocationThis role is a traveling position. You can live in any location, however the expectation is that you will be on-site at our project in Homer City PA or Damascus, VA for extended periods of time. Project subsistence and travel home will be provided.
Responsibilities- Direct and oversee daily field activities, including scheduling, workforce allocation, and equipment management.
- Enforce Kiewit's Zero Harm safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
- Monitor progress, quality, and productivity; implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Manage material deliveries and maintain inventory to prevent delays.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports and timecards.
- Mentor and develop field staff to build a strong, capable team.
Qualifications- Education: High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of grading, excavation, paving, and underground construction.
- Must have experience working on industrial, OGC, or power related construction projects.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs.
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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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
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.
