Superintendent - Southern California District

Position Overview

As a Superintendent you will play a significant role in the success of Kiewit’s Southern California District. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and / or laborers / craft workers.

You with be responsible for overseeing organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work.

You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect / engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

District Overview

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, with some work in Hawaii.

Location

Kiewit’s Southern California District is based out of the Santa Fe Springs, CA office and supports projects throughout the Southern California region, building out project / construction schedules for all types of infrastructure work across the region.

Responsibilities

Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents

Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates

Manage contract administration (subcontractor / field management meeting for communication)

Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site

Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning

Oversee and approve the 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 daily diary for record keeping purposes

Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports

Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes

Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Qualifications

8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent / Leadership capacity (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water / wastewater treatment plants etc.)

Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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.

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