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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180183
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our Concrete Superintendent leads Kiewit’s self‑perform concrete operations in the field, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all concrete activities—including formwork, rebar, embeds, placement, finishing, and curing—on large, complex heavy civil, industrial, and vertical construction projects. The Concrete Superintendent plays a critical role in maintaining Kiewit’s reputation for delivering challenging work on time, on budget, and with an uncompromising commitment to safety.
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
Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
Responsibilities
- Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for all concrete related work. Ensure formwork, rebar, embeds, and placement activities meet Kiewit standards, providing clear direction, coaching and mentorship to crews. Champion Kiewit's "Nobody Gets Hurt" safety culture.
- Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications, review for constructability and accuracy. Lead daily safety briefings, task hazard analysis and crew huddles.
- Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence. Develop detailed pour plans, sequencing and look ahead schedules. Coordinate with General Superintendent/Construction Manager to align concrete operations with overall project milestones. Maintain daily reports, including manpower, equipment, quantities, and progress.
- Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
- Coordinate with suppliers, testing labs, and trucks, management equipment, and ensure materials are delivered, staged and installed correctly.
- Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company’s non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies. Ensure compliance with Kiewit Safety policies, OSHA standards and project specific requirements.
Qualifications
5+ years’ concrete supervision experience on heavy civil, industrial or power projects.
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.
- Strong knowledge of formwork systems (Peri, Doka, EFCO, etc.), rebar installation, and concrete placement.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate craft workers in a self‑perform environment.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and lift plans.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience on Kiewit or similar large‑scale EPC, heavy civil, or industrial project.
- ACI certifications, OSHA 30, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance performing concrete related work.
- 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.
- 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.
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:
$110,000/yr - $130,000/yr (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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 180183
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Eastern District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our Concrete Superintendent leads Kiewit’s self‑perform concrete operations in the field, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all concrete activities—including formwork, rebar, embeds, placement, finishing, and curing—on large, complex heavy civil, industrial, and vertical construction projects. The Concrete Superintendent plays a critical role in maintaining Kiewit’s reputation for delivering challenging work on time, on budget, and with an uncompromising commitment to safety.
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
Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America – and maybe even beyond. Eastern District’s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all!
Responsibilities
- Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for all concrete related work. Ensure formwork, rebar, embeds, and placement activities meet Kiewit standards, providing clear direction, coaching and mentorship to crews. Champion Kiewit's "Nobody Gets Hurt" safety culture.
- Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications, review for constructability and accuracy. Lead daily safety briefings, task hazard analysis and crew huddles.
- Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence. Develop detailed pour plans, sequencing and look ahead schedules. Coordinate with General Superintendent/Construction Manager to align concrete operations with overall project milestones. Maintain daily reports, including manpower, equipment, quantities, and progress.
- Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
- Coordinate with suppliers, testing labs, and trucks, management equipment, and ensure materials are delivered, staged and installed correctly.
- Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company’s non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies. Ensure compliance with Kiewit Safety policies, OSHA standards and project specific requirements.
Qualifications
5+ years’ concrete supervision experience on heavy civil, industrial or power projects.
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.
- Strong knowledge of formwork systems (Peri, Doka, EFCO, etc.), rebar installation, and concrete placement.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate craft workers in a self‑perform environment.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and lift plans.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience on Kiewit or similar large‑scale EPC, heavy civil, or industrial project.
- ACI certifications, OSHA 30, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance performing concrete related work.
- 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.
- 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.
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:
$110,000/yr - $130,000/yr (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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Target engineering and project-focused roles
Kiewit's sponsorship activity is concentrated in technical disciplines tied to energy infrastructure. Focus your search on engineering, construction management, and project controls roles, these are where international candidates have the strongest case for sponsorship approval.
Canadian and Mexican professionals should highlight TN eligibility
Kiewit sponsors TN visas, which are faster and simpler than H-1B. If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship and work in an eligible engineering discipline, leading with TN eligibility removes a major sponsorship hurdle for the hiring team.
Research open roles with verified sponsorship history before applying
Not every job posting at Kiewit will explicitly mention visa sponsorship. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for Kiewit roles with confirmed sponsorship history, so you're targeting positions where international candidates have a real path forward.
Align your application with Kiewit's energy sector project pipeline
Kiewit's hiring often tracks major energy infrastructure projects. Research their active projects in power, oil and gas, and renewables, then tailor your resume to reflect experience in those sub-sectors, it signals direct value to the teams most likely to sponsor.
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Find Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas and has a consistent record of doing so. Sponsorship is most common for engineering and technical roles in the energy and construction sectors. If you're applying from outside the U.S. or transitioning from OPT, it's worth confirming sponsorship availability with the recruiter early in the process.
Which visa types does Kiewit sponsor?
Kiewit sponsors a range of visa types including H-1B, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT for temporary work authorization. On the permanent residency side, Kiewit also pursues EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying employees. The mix reflects a company that supports international talent at multiple career stages.
Which departments or roles at Kiewit are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Visa sponsorship at Kiewit is concentrated in technical and engineering functions, civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering roles tied to energy and infrastructure projects are the most common. Project controls, estimating, and construction management positions have also historically attracted sponsored candidates. Corporate and administrative roles are less likely to involve sponsorship.
How do I find visa-sponsored job openings at Kiewit?
Kiewit posts openings across multiple channels, but not all listings specify sponsorship availability. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors and lets you filter by company and visa type, so you can identify Kiewit roles where international candidates have a confirmed path. This saves time compared to screening generic job listings manually.
How do I approach the application timeline when targeting Kiewit for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship requires USCIS filing by April 1 for an October 1 start date, so timing matters. Aim to have an offer in hand by February or March at the latest. If you're on OPT, starting the interview process six to nine months before your authorization expires gives Kiewit enough runway to commit to sponsorship without pressure.
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