Project Superintendent - Building Group

Requisition :180572

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

As a Superintendent, you will be exposed to a variety of field activities to develop your understanding of construction supervision. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry, not design.

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hospitals, and other facilities, with capabilities in construction, construction management, design‑build, and turn‑key development.

This position is based out of Washington, DC, and surrounding area;
Homer City, PA;
Aiken, SC; or traveling for projects along the East Coast.

• Provide supervisory direction of craft personnel via internal or external general foreman, managing performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Act as liaison between field engineering and project craft to ensure compliance with construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, and Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company’s non‑harassment and nondiscrimination policies.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• 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 locations with varying conditions.

• Ability to travel as needed.
• 5+ years’ work experience in the construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Previous knowledge/experience in vertical building setting required.
• Advanced knowledge of construction disciplines, union agreements, jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

Base Compensation: $138,000/yr – $160,000/yr (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental, 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.