KPD - Superintendent

Kiewit•Houston, TX

51d

About The Position

As a Superintendent with Kiewit Power Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most ambitious and high-impact transmission and substation projects in the industry. We are proud to be directly assigned to a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of work supporting transformative infrastructure initiatives across the electric utility sector. You will lead field operations using the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) model-a progressive design-build approach that allows you to influence engineering and construction outcomes from the earliest stages. You'll supervise multiple foremen and craft professionals, ensuring excellence in execution, safety, scheduling, cost control, and client satisfaction. This is more than a job-it's a chance to shape the future of power delivery.

Requirements

8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role on transmission or substation projects
Proven ability to lead teams on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects
Excellent communication, planning, and negotiation skills
Self-starter with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of progressive design-build or ECI models is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead field execution on high-voltage transmission and substation projects
Mentor and develop junior superintendents and foremen
Oversee subcontractor coordination and contract administration
Drive client engagement and represent Kiewit in planning and problem-solving meetings
Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning
Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
Maintain daily diary for record-keeping purposes
Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy, and procedural or staff changes
Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Benefits

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

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