Concrete Superintendent - Heavy Civil and Marine Construction

Kiewit•Savannah, GA

29d

About The Position

TIC Marine and Heavy Civil, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, self-performs projects using company-owned equipment for public and private sectors. Its work includes dock construction and repair, bridges, roads, mechanical bridge rehabilitation and retrofitting, foundation piles, erosion control and drainage structures, shop fabrication, industrial maintenance, and varied concrete work. This Concrete Superintendent position is based out of Savannah, Georgia, and is part of Field Supervision in the Marine & Heavy Civil District. The Superintendent directs concrete and structural construction activities, managing work sequencing and logistics in constrained marine and waterfront environments. The role develops and maintains look-ahead schedules, tracks production and crew performance, coordinates with project management and other teams, and addresses schedule risks to keep work aligned with project milestones and contractual commitments. It also oversees project compliance, inspections, testing, documentation, and quality-control activities. The position manages self-perform crews, foremen, subcontractors, survey personnel, and craft professionals, and coordinates labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to support productivity. The Superintendent oversees concrete placement, including delivery, finishing, curing, and quality control, verifies the installation of reinforcing steel, formwork, embeds, and structural components, and leads corrective actions when quality issues occur. Work may take place at various locations and under varying conditions, with overtime and weekends required as needed.

Requirements

At least 2 years of construction experience, including 1 year in a superintendent or leadership capacity; infrastructure project experience is preferred.
Self-starter who is highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to quickly learn and understand Kiewit's policies, procedures, and software programs.
Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
Ability to access all areas of a construction project site.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within given deadlines.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, or water/wastewater treatment plants.

Responsibilities

Manage work sequencing and logistics in constrained marine and waterfront environments.
Develop and maintain detailed look-ahead schedules.
Monitor daily production rates and crew performance.
Coordinate closely with project management, engineering, quality, and equipment teams.
Identify schedule risks and implement recovery plans when necessary.
Ensure work progresses according to project milestones and contractual commitments.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
Coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation activities.
Direct and coordinate all concrete and structural construction activities.
Manage self-perform crews, foremen, subcontractors, survey personnel, and craft professionals.
Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to maximize productivity.
Oversee concrete placement operations, including delivery, finishing, curing, and quality control.
Verify proper installation of reinforcing steel, formwork, embeds, and structural components.
Lead corrective action efforts when quality issues arise.
Work productively, meet deadlines, and communicate and interact effectively and professionally with others.
Perform work safely and effectively, following instructions, warning signs, equipment-use requirements, and other policies.
Work overtime and weekends as required.