Civil Superintendent - Western Canada District
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 173888
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Western Canada District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation & Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview Civil Superintendents at Kiewit are jobsite leaders with responsibility over all construction activities on our projects. This role requires strong expertise in civil engineering, project management, and team coordination. The ideal candidate will ensure that all civil work is completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Superintendents lead the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview Kiewit’s Western Canada District primarily performs heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across Western Canada.
Location Opportunities at our project locations in across Western Canada . One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Regular travel is required. Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all civil activities on assigned projects.
- Supervise and mentor civil crews, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Ensure all 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.
- Identify and resolve any 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 to grow fellow Kiewit staff through performance evaluations.
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of construction experience with experience working in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting civil construction operations.
- Experience supporting civil project functions on industrial and/or power construction projects.
- Experience working on design-build construction projects and collaborating/communicating with design project teams.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, and other documents.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $153,000 - 160,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
About Kiewit Corporation
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry's most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it's boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Civil Superintendent - Western Canada District
Top Benefits
About the role
Requisition ID: 173888
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Western Canada District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation & Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview Civil Superintendents at Kiewit are jobsite leaders with responsibility over all construction activities on our projects. This role requires strong expertise in civil engineering, project management, and team coordination. The ideal candidate will ensure that all civil work is completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Superintendents lead the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview Kiewit’s Western Canada District primarily performs heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, bridges, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across Western Canada.
Location Opportunities at our project locations in across Western Canada . One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Regular travel is required. Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all civil activities on assigned projects.
- Supervise and mentor civil crews, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Ensure all 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.
- Identify and resolve any 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 to grow fellow Kiewit staff through performance evaluations.
Qualifications
- At least 8 years of construction experience with experience working in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting civil construction operations.
- Experience supporting civil project functions on industrial and/or power construction projects.
- Experience working on design-build construction projects and collaborating/communicating with design project teams.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, and other documents.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $153,000 - 160,000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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. We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
About Kiewit Corporation
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry's most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it's boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.