Superintendent - Transportation/Infrastructure

• Requisition ID:

• 180772

• Job Level:

• Mid Level

• Home District/Group:

• Southern California District

• Department:

• Field Supervision

• Market:

• Transportation

• Employment Type:

• Full Time
• Position Overview
• The Superintendent will oversee and manage all construction activities on our infrastructure and water projects. This role requires a strong leader with extensive experience 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.
• 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.
• Location
• Our culture is built on opportunity.

We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career. When you join us, you'll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential. Check out our current project locations below—and stay tuned for even more as new opportunities unfold in 2026!

• Los Angeles, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Laredo, TX
• Albuquerque, NM
• Orangeville, UT
• Wasco, CA
• Monument, TX
• Responsibilities
• + Plan, schedule, and coordinate all civil activities on assigned projects.

+ Supervise and mentor civil crews, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. + Ensure all mechanical 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, and approve monthly job cost updates. + Identify and resolve any mechanical 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
• + 3+ years of construction experience with 3+ years in a Superintendent/leadership capacity + Associated or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred + Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents + 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 + Ability to access all areas on a construction project site \#LI-JT1

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.

Base Compensation:

$115,000/yr

• $120,000/yr (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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company:

Kiewit