Civil Superintendent - Traveling

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Damascus, VA, US Pittsburgh, PA, US Homer City, PA, US

Requisition :178693

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Southeast District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

The Civil Superintendent is responsible for managing and supervising all field operations on heavy civil and highway construction projects. This role ensures that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and schedules. The Civil Superintendent serves as the primary leader in the field, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and resources to deliver high-quality results while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, damsand infrastructure work.

This role is a traveling position. You can live in any location, however the expectation is that you will be on-site at our project in Homer City PA or Damascus, VA for extended periods of time. Project subsistence and travel home will be provided.

• Direct and oversee daily field activities, including scheduling, workforce allocation, and equipment management.
• Enforce Kiewit’s Zero Harm safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor progress, quality, and productivity; implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage material deliveries and maintain inventory to prevent delays.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports and timecards.
• Mentor and develop field staff to build a strong, capable team.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of grading, excavation, paving, and underground construction.
• Must have experience working on industrial, OGC, or power related construction projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs.

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.

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.