Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District

7 days ago


Anchorage, Alaska, United States Kiewit Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Superintendent to lead our heavy civil construction projects in the Northwest District. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction process, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and managing project timelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Mentor and develop fellow Kiewit staff to achieve their full potential
  • Review and approve labor rates for Foremen, journeymen, and laborers
  • Manage contract administration, including subcontractor and field management meetings
  • Develop and implement a program to maintain good client relations
  • Initiate and attend meetings with clients to resolve issues and plan projects
  • Oversee and approve 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 timely completion of performance evaluations for direct reports
  • Recommend organizational, policy, and procedural changes as needed
  • Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foreman
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in the construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role overseeing projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants, etc.
  • Previous knowledge/experience in heavy civil construction settings required
  • Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements, and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, and other documents
  • Experience with heavy equipment, earthwork, utilities, traffic control, paving, and signage
  • Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance
  • A valid driver's license
  • Willingness to relocate temporarily for training or permanently on an as-needed basis
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and specifications for railroad/transit construction and maintenance requirements
  • 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 the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Other Requirements
  • 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


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