Boilermaker Superintendent - Kiewit Power Constructors

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 182801 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District 

Department: Field Supervision 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Boilermaker Superintendent, you will lead field operations for boilermaker and mechanical activities on power generation and industrial construction projects. You will oversee craft teams and field leadership while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and according to project and quality requirements.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.  Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.

Location

This position is based out of Lenexa, KS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead general foremen, foremen, field engineers, and boilermaker craft personnel.
  • Oversee boiler erection, maintenance, pressure parts, structural steel, ductwork, and mechanical installations.
  • Plan manpower, equipment, materials, and daily construction activities.
  • Monitor productivity, schedules, labor costs, and project progress.
  • Review drawings, specifications, work packages, and construction plans.
  • Coordinate with engineering, quality, safety, subcontractors, and project management.
  • Ensure welding, fit-up, rigging, and installations meet project quality requirements.
  • Lead field planning and resolve construction issues and work constraints.
  • Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower records, and field documentation.
  • Support inspections, testing, system turnover, punch lists, and project closeout.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of construction experience, including 3+ years in a superintendent or field leadership role.
  • Strong boilermaker experience within power generation or heavy industrial construction.
  • Knowledge of boiler erection, maintenance, pressure parts, and mechanical equipment installation.
  • Hands-on experience with structural steel, ductwork, welding, fit-up, and rigging operations.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and work packages.
  • Knowledge of applicable ASME requirements, welding procedures, and quality standards.
  • Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and construction safety practices.
  • Experience managing craft labor, productivity, scheduling, and field execution.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with project management, engineering, clients, subcontractors, and craft teams.

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Working Conditions

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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.

 

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.
 

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There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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