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Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District
Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District-March 2024
Federal Way
Mar 30, 2026
About Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District

  Requisition ID: 171105

  Job Level: Mid Level

  Home District/Group: Northwest District

  Department: Field Supervision

  Market: Transportation

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Position Overview

  We are currently seeking a qualified Superintendent with a strong background in construction management, specifically in heavy equipment, earthwork, utilities, traffic control, paving, and signage. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience overseeing construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, managing project timelines, and coordinating various aspects of the construction process.

  District Overview

  Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, 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!

  Location

  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.

  Our Northwest District currently builds projects in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Travel is required for this position.

  Responsibilities

  Mentor and help to grow fellow Kiewit staff

  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

  5+ years’ work 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 setting 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

  Must be willing to relocate temporarily for training or permanently on an as-needed basis

  Must be able 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 us 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

  #LI-SM1

  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: $89,174 - $137,050

  (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 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.

  Company: Kiewit

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