Kiewit Corporation

Ground Improvement - Superintendent

Kiewit Corporation$130K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in planning, scheduling, and management of ground improvement operations.
  • 5+ years as a superintendent with supervisory experience.
  • Proficient in ground improvement equipment, with troubleshooting skills.
  • Expertise in one or multiple ground improvement techniques.
  • Self-starter with minimal supervision required.
  • Quick learner of company policies and processes.
  • Strong problem-solving capabilities and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise craft workers and manage productivity, safety, and quality on Deep Foundation projects.
  • Act as a liaison between field engineering and craft for compliance with construction drawings.
  • Coordinate interactions among superintendents, subcontractors, and Kiewit staff for workflow management.
  • Resolve conflicts and scheduling issues among employees.
  • Assist in project schedule planning, labor levels, materials, and equipment needs.
  • Ensure consistent adherence to safety and workplace behavior standards.

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.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181350

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

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. We rely on superintendents to set the highest expectations for their crew(s) for safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development. Every day, you will bring your hands-on attitude to not only work on some of North America's largest and most unique projects but also to build builders who will continue to shape our infrastructure for generations to come. A strong technical and practical background in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction is required. Also, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position.

Location

Live Where You Want. Travel Where the Work Is.
Earn an additional 10% Field Premium when assigned to project sites.
With projects located across the United States, you'll have opportunities nationwide while calling home wherever you choose.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for Deep Foundation projects, which includes jet grouting, rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro-replacement (stone columns), vibro-compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, and deep dynamic compaction, etc.
  • Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications
  • Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence
  • Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
  • Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
  • 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


Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in the planning, scheduling, and management of ground improvement operations.
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent.
  • Experience with and broad knowledge of ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants), How to use it properly, and how to rapidly troubleshoot.
  • Must be skilled in one of, if not multiple, of the following disciplines: jet grouting, rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro-replacement (stone columns), vibro-compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, and deep dynamic compaction, etc.
  • Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit's policies, procedures, and software programs.
  • Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
  • Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills. #LI-AK1

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: $130,000/yr - $170,000/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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