Kiewit Corporation

Concrete Superintendent - Eastern District

Kiewit Corporation$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of concrete supervision experience, especially in heavy civil or industrial projects
  • Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, and project management
  • Expertise in formwork systems such as Peri and Doka
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor craft workers in a self-perform environment
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience on large-scale EPC projects and familiarity with Kiewit operations
  • Certifications like ACI and OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise concrete craft workers to ensure productivity and adherence to quality standards
  • Act as a liaison between field engineering and craft for compliance with construction specifications
  • Develop and coordinate detailed pour plans and project schedules
  • Facilitate communication with superintendents, subcontractors, and project management to maintain workflow
  • Manage employee relations issues and resolve conflicts as they arise
  • Coordinate logistics with suppliers and ensure proper material handling
  • Enforce compliance with safety policies and procedures across the project site.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness programs and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 180183

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Eastern District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Our Concrete Superintendent leads Kiewit's self-perform concrete operations in the field, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all concrete activities-including formwork, rebar, embeds, placement, finishing, and curing-on large, complex heavy civil, industrial, and vertical construction projects. The Concrete Superintendent plays a critical role in maintaining Kiewit's reputation for delivering challenging work on time, on budget, and with an uncompromising commitment to safety.

Responsibilities
• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for all concrete related work. Ensure formwork, rebar, embeds, and placement activities meet Kiewit standards, providing clear direction, coaching and mentorship to crews. Champion Kiewit's "Nobody Gets Hurt" safety culture
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications, review for constructability and accuracy. Lead daily safety bridfings, task hazard analysis and crew huddles.
• Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence. Develop detailed pour plans, sequencing and look ahead schedules. Coordinate with General Superintendent/Construction Manager to align concrete operations with overall project milestones. Maintain daily reports, including manpower, equipment, quantities, and progress.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
• Coordinate with suppliers, testing labs, and trucks, management equipment, and ensure materials are delivered, staged and installed correctly.
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company's non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies. Ensure compliance with Kiewit Safety policies, OSHA standards and project specific requirements.

Qualifications

5+ years' concrete supervision experience on heavy civil, industrial or power projects.

Previous knowledge/experience in heavy civil construction setting required

Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents

Strong knowledge of formwork systems (Peri, Doka, EFCO, etc.), rebar installation, and concrete placement

Proven ability to lead and motivate craft workers in a self-perform environment

Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and lift plans

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Experience on Kiewit or similar large-scale EPC, heavy civil, or industrial project

ACI certifications, OSHA 30, or equivalent.

Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance performing concrete related work.

Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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.

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: $110,000/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.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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