Traveling Electrical Superintendent - Oil, Gas Chemical; OGC

Traveling Electrical Superintendent - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Requisition : 179189

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: OGC

Employment Type: Full Time

As an Electrical Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foremen, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman.

You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Kiewit Energy U.S. is the center of our Oil, Gas and Chemical market. Our team provides comprehensive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels and other process industries. We aim to position ourselves as the company's experts in EPC coordination for all aspects of Kiewit's oil, gas and chemical operations across the United States.

This position will be based out of our office in The Woodlands, TX or Energy Corridor in the greater Houston area. Your career will be customized based on work availability, development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

• Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
• Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meetings with client for problem resolution and planning
• Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
• Review, approve and negotiate change orders
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
• Maintain a daily diary for record keeping purposes
• Ensure that all performance evaluations are 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

• 10+ years' construction experience with 5+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably in OGC)
• Must be a self‑starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• 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

• 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
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our full‑time 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.