Requisition ID: 177040
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Central District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position OverviewAs a Piping Superintendent, you will be exposed to a variety of field activities in order to develop your understanding of construction supervision. During your first few years you can expect to spend time learning and working on shop drawings, submittals, schedules, craft supervision, and project documentation. While learning these things you will have the opportunity to travel the country building complex projects that make a profound impact on communities. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry and not design.
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether were boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, 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. Theres a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you wont find anywhere else.
Kiewits Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.
LocationLocated in Denver, CO, our projects span the Central region of the United States, including states such as Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Kansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. At Kiewit, we differentiate ourselves through our willingness to adapt and relocate our teams based on project demand, aligning with team members' career aspirations and development plans. This custom-designed approach to your Kiewit journey ensures that you will encounter diverse environments and abundant opportunities, enriching both your professional growth and personal development.
Responsibilities Provide comprehensive supervisory direction to craft workers through general foremen and foremen, ensuring effective management of productivity, safety, quality, and adherence to schedules.
Act as a liaison between field engineering and craft, guaranteeing compliance with construction drawings and specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate effectively with fellow superintendents and subcontractors, ensuring seamless communication and project execution with Kiewit staff and leadership.
Address and resolve employee conflicts and grievances, notifying project and corporate management as necessary.
Assist in strategic schedule planning and resource allocation, determining craft labor levels and material requirements for optimal project performance.
Uphold and enforce project rules and safety protocols consistently, ensuring compliance with workplace standards and company policies.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity managing piping operations.
Demonstrated experience in a heavy civil construction environment is essential.
Comprehensive understanding of various construction disciplines, including union regulations, safety protocols, scheduling, cost control, and engineering documentation.
Proven ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance effectively, fostering a culture of excellence.
A strong motivation for excellence, coupled with an initiative to go above and beyond expectations.
A robust work ethic, exhibiting commitment to completing tasks accurately and efficiently.
A focus on safety, demonstrating the ability to uphold a culture where everyone goes home safe.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines and achieving goals.
Excellent organizational skills, with meticulous attention to detail and time management capabilities.
Additional Requirements:
Regular attendance is critical for meeting project demands.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to follow safety guidelines and operational protocols, ensuring compliance with all instructions.
Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as necessary, adapting to project schedules.
Willingness to travel to various job sites, embracing changing conditions and locations.
Other Requirements:
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.
FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $93,456/yr - $140,185/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats 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.
We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.