Superintendent 3 - Eastern District

Kiewit • Baltimore, MD

10d • $140,000 - $168,000

About The Position

The Superintendent serves as a field supervisor overseeing construction project operations and may be responsible for multiple foremen, laborers, and craft workers. The role is responsible for organizing work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specifications, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, directly or through general foremen or foremen. The Superintendent also maintains positive working relationships with clients, architects and engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

The position is in Kiewit’s Eastern District, which performs heavy civil construction throughout the Northeast and Great Lakes area, including bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, water and wastewater, and energy/power work. Project assignment location will be determined closer to the start date. Travel and relocation as frequently as business needs require are necessary; projects may be in large cities or small towns.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of construction experience, including at least 2 years in a superintendent or leadership capacity supporting construction operations.
• Experience working on water and wastewater treatment and/or process plant construction projects.
• Self-starter and highly motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn Kiewit 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 travel as needed.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work productively, meet deadlines, and communicate and interact professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Ability to perform work safely and effectively and understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Ability to work during normal operating hours and overtime and weekends as required; work may be at varied locations and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a field supervisor overseeing construction operations on the project.
• Mentor and help grow junior superintendents and other direct reports.
• Review and approve the balance of foremen, journeymen, and laborers’ composite labor rates.
• Manage contract administration, including subcontractor and field management meetings for communication.
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site.
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with the client for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover.
• Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping.
• Ensure performance evaluations for direct reports are completed and documented on time.
• Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, and/or staff changes as needed.
• Review, approve, and/or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
• Work safely and effectively, follow instructions and policies, meet deadlines, 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed