Requisition ID: 177041
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: South Central District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
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Position OverviewKiewit is seeking an experienced Grading Superintendent to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of both business operations and project engineering, with a heavy emphasis on project management. This role requires expertise in grading and equipment operations, leadership in construction projects, and a hands-on approach to managing grading crews, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Current project locations include Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas.
District OverviewKiewit's South Central District plays a key role in constructing infrastructure projects across the United States. We specialize in highway and heavy civil construction, including grading, excavation, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving, and more. Our commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility makes us an industry leader in highway and heavy civil construction.
LocationThis position requires mobilization from project to project across the South Central Region. Assignments will be determined closer to the start date. The role would start in Fort Worth, TX on a large infrastructure project - Candidates must be willing to travel and relocate as business needs dictate. Current project locations include Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities- Lead and manage grading crews for various construction projects.
- Oversee the movement of large quantities of dirt, topsoil, base stone, and graded solid rock.
- Operate and manage heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers, skid steers, rollers, and more.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications and DOT requirements.
- Track quantities, manage subcontractor payments, and handle change orders.
- Coordinate with project managers, foremen, and subcontractors for efficient execution.
- Oversee erosion control, traffic control, quality control, and utility coordination.
- Utilize project management software such as Microsoft Office, Vista Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
- Maintain a high level of safety training and certifications.
- Proficiency in operating heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, skid steers, etc.).
- Strong understanding of GPS systems (TopCon, Trimble) for layout and grading.
- Knowledge of cost management, planning, and scheduling processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Studio, Vista Viewpoint, and AutoCAD.
- OSHA 30, MSHA, ATSSA Technician & Supervisor, TDOT Concrete Field Testing, CAT Safety, Leadership Training.
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Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- __7___ years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in earth-moving and infrastructure projects.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience as a Superintendent (preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer involved with grading operations (preferred).
- Strong background in civil equipment operations.
- Highly motivated, with a passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic, committed to getting the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety, ensuring that nobody gets hurt.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines and objectives.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
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Working ConditionsWillingness to travel and relocate as needed.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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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.
