KWFS - Superintendent

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Location:

Westlake, TX, US

Requisition :176558

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Water Facilities South

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Water/Wastewater

Employment Type:Full Time

As a Superintendent for Kiewit, you will play a pivotal role in both project and company success. You will function as a field supervisor, overseeing Foremen, laborers, and craft workers. Your responsibilities will include organizing work methods, scheduling, cost control, ensuring conformity with drawings and specifications, and maintaining high standards of workmanship. Additionally, you will foster positive working relationships with clients, architects/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands‑on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, quickly developing the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

The location of work may vary based on project needs.

• Mentor and develop fellow Kiewit staff.
• Review and approve the balance of Foreman, Journeyman, and Laborers' composite labor rates.
• Manage contract administration, including subcontractor and field management meetings.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining the client relations program.
• 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 the timely completion of performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Recommend organizational, procedural, and/or staff changes where appropriate.
• Submit promotion requests to the Discipline Manager or Construction Manager.

• 8+ years of construction experience, with 3+ years in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc.).
• Self‑starter with high motivation and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Quick learner with the ability to understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
• Ability to access all areas on a construction project site.

• 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on‑the‑job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top‑tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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.