Mechanical Superintendent - Water​/Wastewater Construction

Mechanical Superintendent - Water/Wastewater Construction

Location: Ventura, CA;
Los Angeles, CA;
Santa Fe Springs, CA

Requisition : 174594

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Southern California District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

The Mechanical Superintendent will oversee and manage all mechanical aspects of our water projects and other jobs as needed. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience in mechanical systems, project management, and team coordination. The ideal candidate will ensure that all mechanical work is completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Kiewit’s Southern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region.

We are looking for Superintendents to work out of one of our many SoCal based projects. Positions could be located in Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, and/or Glendora, CA.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all mechanical activities on assigned projects.
• Supervise and mentor mechanical 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 grow fellow Kiewit staff through performance evaluations.

• 5+ 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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $144,000/yr

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

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop, and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

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