Grading Superintendent

Location: 

Westlake, TX, US

Requisition ID: 175841 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: South Central District 

Department: Field Supervision 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Grading Superintendent to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grading operations, project engineering, and leadership in construction projects. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing grading crews, ensuring project specifications are met, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

District Overview

South Central 

Kiewit's South Central District has played a major role in constructing infrastructure projects throughout the United States. We specialize in highway and heavy civil construction including grading, excavating, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving and more. Our depth of experience and unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and the environment make us industry leaders in highway and heavy civil construction. 

Location

This position will require to mobilize from project to project across the South Central Region. 

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage grading crews for various construction projects.
  • Oversee the movement of large quantities of dirt, topsoil, base stone, and graded solid rock.
  • Operate and manage heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, skid steers, rollers, and more.
  • Ensure compliance with project specifications and TDOT requirements.
  • Track quantities, manage subcontractor payments, and handle change orders.
  • Coordinate with project managers, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Manage erosion control, traffic control, quality control, and utility coordination.
  • Utilize software tools such as Microsoft Office, Vista Viewpoint, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and others for project management.
  • Maintain a high level of safety training and certifications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a foreman or project engineer in grading operations.
  • Proficiency in operating heavy equipment (dozers, excavators, skid steers, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of GPS systems (TopCon, Trimble) for layout and grading.
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Studio, Vista Viewpoint, and AutoCAD.
  • Certifications such as OSHA 30, MSHA, ATSSA Technician and Supervisor, TDOT Concrete Field Testing, CAT Safety, and Leadership Training.
  • Strong leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and a great work ethic.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

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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.


Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

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