Traveling Superintendent - Transportation/Infrastructure
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Traveling Superintendent to join our construction operations team. This role is ideal for a construction leader who enjoys building complex projects, leading field teams, and delivering exceptional results while supporting projects across the country. The successful candidate will be based in Southern California and will travel on assignment to Abilene, TX, where they will oversee daily field operations, drive project execution, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role on a significant construction project while working alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals.
Requirements
- 3+ years of construction experience with 3+ years in a Superintendent/leadership capacity
- Associated or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
- Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents
- Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
- Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration
- Ability to access all areas on a construction project site
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all civil activities on assigned projects.
- Supervise and mentor civil crews, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Ensure all mechanical work meets project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Monitor and control project costs, ensuring efficient use of resources and materials, and approve monthly job cost updates.
- Identify and resolve any mechanical issues or challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.
- Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing any concerns and providing regular project updates.
- Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, schedules, and change orders.
- Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
- Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management)
- Mentor and help to grow fellow Kiewit staff through performance evaluations
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Per diem
- Paid trips home
- Personalized development plans
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
