Superintendent - Kiewit Power Constructors

Kiewit•Boston, MA

27d•$110,760 - $165,000

About The Position

The Superintendent supervises all aspects of installation on large-scale solar farm and power plant EPC construction projects. The role oversees field activities and supervises General Foremen, Foremen, and craft workers, while coordinating with Technical Field Representatives. The Superintendent maintains schedule and cost control, ensures work complies with drawings and specifications, works with Quality Personnel to validate and document installations, and manages work assignments to support project execution. Kiewit Power Constructors provides direct-hire construction services for power generation using a union craft force. The district builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America, providing engineering, procurement, construction, and startup services for gas- and coal-fired power generation, coal retrofit, and renewable energy projects. Teams relocate according to available work and employees’ development plans, skills, and career goals; Superintendents are often on travel rotations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of work experience in the power or a related market.
Competence using project-control and administrative software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, and other project documents.
Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.
Willingness to relocate and/or travel.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and specifications, and fluent understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Regular, reliable attendance; productive work and timely completion of deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use directions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Foreman or General Foreman roles; candidates do not need prior Superintendent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct project teams through communication, coordination, and follow-up to meet project goals and objectives, ensuring project scope, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and understood.
Manage and oversee work from engineering, constructability, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams from detail design through commissioning and startup.
Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for engineering work, and determine and oversee project controls, schedules, and budgets.
Represent the project with clients, constructors, subcontractors, and vendors at kickoff meetings, job walks, project reviews, and through other meetings and correspondence.
Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed.
Identify and secure necessary approvals for changes in project scope, budget, or schedule.
Maintain communication with the client and adjust as necessary to comply with client needs within contractual obligations, or adjust project deliverables to meet client and Kiewit needs.
Ensure work products meet industry standards and good engineering practice, applicable codes, and pertinent legal requirements.
Provide ongoing training and mentoring to entry- and mid-level Engineers to promote employee development.
Supervise and evaluate craft performance, manage field activities and work assignments, and work with Quality Personnel to validate and document installation against specifications.
Work overtime and weekends as required.