Superintendent Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Superintendent jobs at Kiewit sit at the center of large-scale energy construction projects, overseeing field crews, subcontractors, and project execution on everything from power generation to transmission infrastructure. Kiewit sponsors visas across multiple categories for this function, making it a realistic target for international candidates with hands-on construction leadership experience.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179607
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specifications, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through the General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and job site staff.
District Overview
Kiewit's Southeast District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include building bridges, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, pump stations, or tunnels. Although most of our work is regionally based in the southeast region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the east coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
- 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 the 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
- Maintain daily diary for record-keeping purposes
- Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
- Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy, and procedural or staff changes
- Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
- 10+ years' construction experience with 5+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, etc.)
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision and have managed the cost and schedule on a project.
- 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.
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.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Requisition ID: 179607
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specifications, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through the General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and job site staff.
District Overview
Kiewit's Southeast District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include building bridges, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, pump stations, or tunnels. Although most of our work is regionally based in the southeast region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the east coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and help to grow Jr. Superintendents
- 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 the 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
- Maintain daily diary for record-keeping purposes
- Ensure that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
- Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy, and procedural or staff changes
- Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.
Qualifications
- 10+ years' construction experience with 5+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, etc.)
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision and have managed the cost and schedule on a project.
- 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.
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.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Translate field credentials into U.S. equivalents
If your construction credentials were earned outside the U.S., get a formal credential evaluation before applying. Kiewit's Superintendent roles require demonstrable field leadership experience, and USCIS will scrutinize how your qualifications map to a specialty occupation under H-1B standards.
Target Kiewit's energy division specifically
Kiewit organizes hiring by business unit. Focus your applications on their Power, Energy, and Industrial divisions, where Superintendent openings tied to active project pipelines are most frequent and where visa sponsorship decisions are made at the business unit level.
Clarify sponsorship scope during initial interviews
Ask directly whether the role includes full sponsorship through the Green Card process, not just H-1B filing. Kiewit has pursued EB-2 and EB-3 pathways for field roles, and knowing that early helps you evaluate the long-term viability of the position.
Understand TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
TN status can be a faster path to starting work at Kiewit than waiting for H-1B cap season. Confirm your job duties align with a qualifying TN occupation category before your offer letter is finalized, since the classification must be documented accurately for DOL purposes.
Time your application around Kiewit's project award cycles
Kiewit ramps up Superintendent hiring when major energy contracts are awarded. Monitoring public project announcements in power generation and transmission infrastructure helps you apply when headcount needs are active and sponsorship decisions move faster.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Superintendent roles at Kiewit
Filtering by role and sponsor is the fastest way to surface active openings. Migrate Mate lets you browse Superintendent positions at Kiewit filtered by visa type, so you can target roles where your specific sponsorship need is already supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Superintendents?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Superintendent roles, particularly within their energy and industrial construction divisions. Because Superintendent positions involve specialized construction management knowledge, they can qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. Your application will be stronger if your background clearly ties a relevant degree or equivalent experience to the specific field responsibilities outlined in the role.
How do I apply for Superintendent jobs at Kiewit?
Apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal, targeting their Power, Energy, and Industrial business units where Superintendent openings are most active. You can also browse open Superintendent positions at Kiewit filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to identify roles already aligned with your immigration needs before you invest time in the application.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Superintendent roles?
Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for cap-subject candidates and has pursued EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for longer-term hires in field leadership roles. TN visa status is an option for Canadian and Mexican citizens whose duties align with a qualifying occupational category. F-1 OPT and CPT are occasionally used for early-career candidates in adjacent roles, though less common at the Superintendent level.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Superintendent roles?
Kiewit typically looks for several years of direct field supervision experience on large-scale construction projects, with a background in energy, power, or heavy industrial work carrying the most weight. A degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field strengthens your profile, particularly if you're pursuing H-1B sponsorship, since USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation with a clear educational requirement.
How do I handle timing if I'm on F-1 OPT and targeting a Superintendent role at Kiewit?
If you're on F-1 OPT, you have a limited employment authorization window, and H-1B cap filing only happens once per year with an October 1 start date. Start your Kiewit application well before your OPT expires so there's time to go through interviews, receive an offer, and have your employer file an H-1B petition before the April registration window closes. STEM OPT extensions can provide a buffer of up to 24 additional months if your degree qualifies.