Superintendent - Underground Operations

Kiewit Corporation • Valmeyer, IL

113d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

As a Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success of the Underground district by directly managing the execution of field operations. We rely on Superintendents to set the highest expectations among their crew(s) for safety, quality, schedule, cost performance and team development. Every day you will bring your hands-on attitude to work on some of North America's most unique projects and build builders who will continue to shape our infrastructure for generations to come. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too. We depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Experience in construction of ground support, rock bolts & wire mesh experience a plus
• Understanding of cost management processes, planning, and scheduling
• Experience working in a team setting and directing/reviewing the work of others
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• The physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions and move objects up to 30 pounds
• Ability and desire to travel and relocate as business requires. Project assignments may involve full relocation or temporary assignments facilitated by a turnaround schedule

Responsibilities

• Form and lead effective teams
• Lead daily field operations for ground support, blasting and shotcrete work
• Develop and maintain open communication with crews, field engineers/coordinators, Safety, Quality, and clients
• Assist in preparing work plans and scheduling to determine manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
• Examine/inspect field conditions, troubleshoot problems, correct inaccuracies, and implement cost saving measures
• Monitor and manage cost vs budget
• Monitor job safety and provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel
• Monitor quality standards and ensure that technical specifications are being met. Ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately
• Assist with developing job schedules, 90 day schedules, and three week schedules. Monitor job schedule and coordinate work with contractors and suppliers
• Advise senior level superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, safety issues, schedule difficulties, etc. Assist in resolving such problems as required

Benefits

• 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
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction