Kiewit Corporation

Superintendent - Electrical

Kiewit Corporation$90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in electrical construction, specifically in power or industrial sectors.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in relevant roles like Foreman or Superintendent.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical installations is essential.
  • Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, and IEEE standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as electrical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise all electrical construction activities.
  • Direct and support construction teams, including foremen and subcontractors.
  • Monitor productivity and address workforce and equipment needs.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
  • Coordinate electrical work with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and minimize rework.
  • Participate in progress tracking and reporting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs available.
  • Life and disability insurance provided.
  • Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181590

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Industrial Market

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field execution of electrical construction activities on power generation, industrial, mission-critical and/or other electrical construction projects. This position provides leadership to general foremen, foremen, craft personnel, subcontractors, and field engineers to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.

Location

This will be a 100% travel based position on a turnaround schedule. Candidates will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively. Travel-based candidates will receive travel packages (per diem, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise all electrical construction activities.
  • Direct and support general foremen, foremen, electricians, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
  • Monitor productivity, workforce utilization, and equipment needs.
  • Ensure work is installed according to drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
  • Coordinate electrical work with other disciplines including civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams.
  • Monitor labor productivity and project costs.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce rework.
  • Participate in quantity tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting.
  • Maintain accountability for labor budgets and production goals.
  • Develop and maintain short-term and long-range work plans.
  • Assist with manpower forecasting, resource planning, and project sequencing.
  • Participate in look-ahead planning, schedule reviews, and progress tracking.
  • Identify and mitigate schedule risks while maintaining project milestones.


Qualifications

4+ years of electrical construction experience in power, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or EPC environments.
2+ years of supervisory experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent.
Hands-on electrical installation experience

Strong knowledge of:
  • NEC
  • NFPA 70E
  • OSHA regulations
  • IEEE standards
Ability to read and interpret:
  • Electrical drawings
  • One-line diagrams
  • Specifications
  • Construction schedules
Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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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.

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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