Kiewit Corporation

Superintendent, Concrete Structures - Western Canada District

Kiewit Corporation$155K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years in a Superintendent/Leadership role, focusing on infrastructure projects.
  • Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision.
  • Quick learner of Kiewit's policies and systems.
  • Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Proficient in leadership, safety management, planning, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of concrete structure construction, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project completion.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of the construction team, offering guidance and training for efficiency and safety.
  • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with policies and regular safety inspections.
  • Implement quality control measures to meet project specifications and industry standards through ongoing inspections.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules with coordination between stakeholders to ensure resource availability.
  • Identify and resolve construction issues promptly to minimize delays and cost overruns.
  • Maintain accurate job site documentation and provide progress updates to project management and stakeholders.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to address project requirements and changes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off for employees.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 180154

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Western Canada District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Superintendents play a significant part in Kiewit's success. You function as a field supervisor responsible for multiple foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers, supporting the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work. Your role maintains positive working relationships with clients, architects / engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

District Overview & Location

Kiewit's Western Canada District is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. Our current opportunities are spread across the entire West Coast of Canada including local and rotation projects within British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, and the United States. Frequent travel is required.

Responsibilities

  • Project Oversight: Manage the daily operations of concrete structure construction, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise and coordinate the activities of the concrete construction team, including foremen, subcontractors, and laborers. Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure team members perform their tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture on the job site. Ensure all team members adhere to Kiewit's safety policies and procedures. Conduct regular safety meetings and inspections.
  • Quality Control: Implement and oversee quality control measures to ensure that all concrete work meets project specifications and industry standards. Perform regular inspections and address any issues promptly.
  • Scheduling and Planning: Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders. Ensure that resources, including materials and equipment, are available as needed.
  • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the construction process. Implement solutions that minimize delays and cost overruns.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of daily activities, progress, and any incidents that occur on the job site. Provide regular updates to project management and other stakeholders.
  • Client Interaction: Communicate effectively with clients, architects, and engineers to ensure project requirements are understood and met. Address any concerns or changes in project scope.


Qualifications

  • 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.)
  • Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability 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.
  • Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration. #LI-RP1

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 locations and conditions may vary.


Base Compensation: $155,000
  • Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.
  • Additional project-based premiums may be applied depending on assignment.


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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