Northwest - Superintendent - Phoenix

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! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii. 

Location

Phoenix, AZ 

Responsibilities

• 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 
• 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
• 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
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Qualifications

• 8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity overseeing field crews (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.
• 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
• 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.