Mechanical Superintendent

Position Overview

As a Mechanical Superintendent, you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor overseeing mechanical project operations and may have responsibility for multiple foremen, and/or laborers/craft workers. You with be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish project goals, either directly or through general foreman or foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC.  We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewit’s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size.  

Location

This person will work on large heavy civil infrastructure and/or water/wastewater construction projects in NYC, and/or Woodcliff Lake NJ. 

Responsibilities

• Act as a field supervisor overseeing mechanical construction operations on the project.
• Mentor and help to grow junior superintendents and other direct reports.
• 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 meetings with client for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee and approve 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.
• Create, update, review, and maintain daily reports and logs for record keeping purposes. 
• Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed and documented in a timely fashion for direct reports.
• Recommend organizational, policy, procedural, and/or staff changes as needed.
• Review, approve, and/or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience with at least 2 years being in a superintendent/leadership capacity supporting mechanical construction operations.
• Experience working on heavy civil infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment, and/or process plant construction projects.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 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 travel as needed.

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