Civil Superintendent - Eastern District

Kiewit • Point Pleasant, WV

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About The Position

The Civil Superintendent leads day-to-day field operations on heavy civil construction projects, providing hands-on leadership to ensure work is planned and performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality requirements, and schedule commitments. The role oversees self-perform crews and coordinates civil scopes that may include mass earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete, site development, roadway, drainage, and other infrastructure construction. Superintendents sequence operations, allocate manpower and equipment, identify constraints, and maintain crew productivity.

The positions are on complex power projects in Kansas and West Virginia. The role requires travel and relocation as frequently as business needs require, and work may take place at various locations and under varying conditions. Kiewit’s Eastern District performs heavy civil work across the Northeast and other regions, including bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, water/wastewater, and energy/power projects.

Requirements

• Significant field experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, site development, or related construction.
• Previous experience as a Superintendent, General Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, or comparable field leadership position.
• Strong understanding of civil construction means and methods.
• Working knowledge of earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, concrete, drainage, roadway, or similar civil scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, construction drawings, and survey information.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, production planning, manpower loading, and equipment utilization.
• Ability to coordinate multiple crews and scopes simultaneously.
• Strong safety mindset and experience enforcing jobsite safety expectations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with craft employees, project management, owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced field environment and adapt to changing project conditions.
• Ability to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work during normal operating hours and overtime and weekends as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising self-perform field crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily construction activities for assigned civil scopes.
• Direct foremen, craft personnel, equipment operators, and subcontractors in the field.
• Plan upcoming work and ensure manpower, equipment, materials, information, and access are available before crews begin.
• Develop and execute short-term work plans and coordinate activities against the overall project schedule.
• Manage self-perform operations involving earthwork, excavation, grading, utilities, concrete, paving, structures, or related civil construction.
• Monitor daily production and adjust crew sizes, equipment, sequencing, and work methods to maintain productivity and schedule.
• Coordinate equipment utilization and material deliveries to support efficient field operations.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, survey information, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, survey teams, safety personnel, quality teams, owners, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Identify constructability issues and field conflicts early and work with project leadership to develop practical solutions.
• Lead daily planning activities, pre-task planning, toolbox talks, and other field safety initiatives.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with company requirements and applicable regulations.
• Monitor workmanship and verify construction meets project specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate inspections and corrective work when necessary.
• Track daily progress, quantities, manpower, equipment usage, and significant jobsite activities.
• Mentor foremen and field personnel while establishing clear expectations for safety, productivity, accountability, and quality.
• Support project closeout, punch-list completion, turnover, and demobilization.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and work productively to meet deadlines.
• 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 and work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed