Traveling superintendent- foundations east region - united states, new london
requisition id: 137879
job level: senior level
department: construction operations
market: transportation
employment type: full time
position overview
as a superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success of kiewit foundations co. by directly managing the execution of field operations. we rely on superintendents to set the highest expectations among their crew(s) for safety, quality, schedule, cost performance and team development. every day you will bring your hands-on attitude to not only work on some of north americas largest and unique projects but to also build builders who will continue to shape our infrastructure for generations to come. a strong technical and practical background in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction is required. also, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position.
district overview
kiewit foundations co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across north america. our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty foundation construction for both structural and ground improvement solutions. we operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, and oil, gas, and chemical markets. as part of kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.
our rapidly growing foundations business, which includes drilled shafts, micro pile, driven pile, augercast-in-place pile, full displacement pile, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of kiewit focused on delivering differentiated solutions.
we are an innovative team that works on both kiewit projects and with other general contractors across all our markets. our staff collaborates with kiewit’s engineering group comprised of more than 60 geotechnical engineers as well as premier external geotechnical engineering firms to deliver safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. whether we’re supporting kiewit or other general contractors to bore tunnels through mountains, turn rivers into energy, build bridges that connect communities, or develop facilities that power and fuel our world, 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 below ground up. there’s a reason kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across north america. with top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.
location
one of the many things that makes kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. we relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. this means your kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. this position requires travel or relocation to project sites across the eastern region of the us.
responsibilities
• manage and direct estimating teams through tendering and proposal stage;
• manage and direct project construction teams by providing communication, coordination and follow-up to meet project goals and objectives; ensure project scope or work, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood
• establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules and budgets
• serve as project representative with client, constructor, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project review, and other meetings and correspondence
• coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed
• identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule
• maintain ongoing communication with client, making adjustments as necessary to comply with client needs within contractual obligations, or adjust project deliverables to meet client and kiewit needs
• ensure all work products are consistent with industry standards and in accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes, and in compliance with all pertinent legal codes and requirements
• provide ongoing training and mentoring to entry and midlevel engineers to promote employee development
• utilize extensive knowledge of basic engineering fundamentals and practices to track and budget progress with project milestones
• strong on-site presence and leadership will be required as each project demands require
qualifications
• bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management from a four-year college or university
• at least 6 years of related experience and/or training, specifically in the specialty foundation and/or geotechnical construction industry
• experience working in a team setting and directing/reviewing the work of others
• excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• the physical ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmental conditions
• ability and desire to travel to project sites.
• professional engineer license preferred but not essential
• strong all-around knowledge of geotechnical engineering, ground improvement techniques, structural deep foundation methods, and support of excavation (soe) operations.
additional requirements:
absent an approved exemption, due to federal, state, local, provincial and/or client-requirements, this position may require an individual to be fully vaccinated by an fda-approved or authorized covid-19 vaccine or undergo weekly testing upon hire and as a condition of continued employment.
base compensation: $90,057 - $147,190
(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 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.
we are an equal opportunity employer. employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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