Kiewit Corporation

Electrical Superintendent - Power Construction

Kiewit Corporation$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in construction; 3+ years as a superintendent leading electrical projects in power generation or industrial settings.
  • Self-motivated leader with strong decision-making and task management skills.
  • Ability to grasp Kiewit's policies and software for project management swiftly.
  • Excellent problem-solver who maintains progress and team morale under pressure.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for team collaboration across diverse stakeholders.
  • Extensive experience in electrical installation, leadership, safety management, and contract administration.
  • Hands-on electrical skills supported by licensure or relevant supervisory experience; degree in electrical engineering may be a substitute.

Responsibilities

  • Mentor junior superintendents and foremen to foster high-performance team culture.
  • Review and approve labor rates to maintain budget integrity.
  • Assist project management with contract administration; lead subcontractor coordination meetings.
  • Build positive relationships with clients and onsite staff for a collaborative work environment.
  • Lead planning and problem-solving meetings with clients and project stakeholders.
  • Contribute to monthly project financial reporting and updates.
  • Manage change orders and ensure successful project closeout.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off including parental and maternity leave.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 179072

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: TIC Power District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Join Kiewit as an Electrical Superintendent and take a leadership role pivotal to project success within our dynamic construction environment. In this role, you will oversee multiple teams including general foremen, foremen, and skilled craft workers, ensuring that all electrical work meets stringent industry standards and project specifications. Your expertise will guide planning, execution, scheduling, and cost management activities, promoting compliance with regulatory codes such as NEC and IEEE. This position demands a proactive leader capable of fostering strong collaborations with clients, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors, driving quality outcomes and operational excellence across fossil fuel generation projects.

Responsibilities

In your role as Electrical Superintendent, your responsibilities will include:
  • Providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for junior superintendents, general foremen, foremen, and field engineers to foster a high-performance team culture.
  • Carefully reviewing and approving labor rates to maintain budget integrity while ensuring fair compensation for all team members.
  • Supporting project management with contract administration tasks, including leading subcontractor coordination meetings to streamline communication and address issues proactively.
  • Building and sustaining positive working relationships with clients and onsite staff to promote a collaborative and respectful project environment.
  • Leading planning sessions and problem-solving meetings involving clients, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and timely resolution of challenges.
  • Contributing to monthly progress reports and cost updates to provide accurate project financial insights.
  • Assisting in the review, approval, and negotiation of change orders to manage scope and schedule adjustments effectively.
  • Driving the development and implementation of project completion protocols and turnover processes to guarantee successful project closeout and client satisfaction.
  • Maintaining comprehensive daily records and documentation to support accurate reporting and compliance requirements.
  • Ensuring timely and thorough performance evaluations for direct reports, and overseeing promotion decisions up to General Foreman roles to maintain leadership quality.

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Qualifications

We seek candidates who meet the following qualifications to excel as an Electrical Superintendent:
  • A minimum of 8 years of construction experience, with at least 3 years in a superintendent or leadership role overseeing electrical installation projects within power generation or industrial environments.
  • A proactive, self-motivated individual capable of managing complex tasks with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative and effective decision-making.
  • Competence in quickly mastering Kiewit's policies, procedures, and software platforms essential for project management and administration.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve challenges promptly and effectively to maintain project progress and team morale.
  • Outstanding organizational and communication abilities, including interpersonal skills that foster collaboration and consensus-building among diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Robust experience in leadership, safety management, negotiation, project planning, and contract administration aligned with industry best practices.
  • Hands-on electrical installation expertise, ideally validated by current or previous state journeyman electrician licensure, with direct experience in power generation or industrial electrical work. A degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology from an accredited institution may be considered in lieu of extensive hands-on experience when accompanied by relevant supervisory experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and NFPA standards governing electrical installation and safety to ensure compliance and best practices on-site.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations and industry safety protocols, committed to fostering a safe work environment for all personnel.

This combination of skills and experience ensures our Electrical Superintendent can effectively lead teams, uphold safety and quality standards, and contribute to the successful delivery of major power generation projects.

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.

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, paid parental and maternity leave, 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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