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Requisition ID: 180297
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Superintendent to lead field execution for telecommunications infrastructure on a large‑scale, mission‑critical data center project in Abilene, Texas. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision, coordination, and execution of telecom construction activities, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Kiewit’s quality standards. The Telecommunications Superintendent will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Safety, and trade partners to deliver complex structured cabling and fiber systems in a fast‑paced, highly coordinated data center environment.
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This position will be based at one of our project sites across the U.S., with an office rotation at either our headquarters in Denver, CO or our area office in Lenexa, KS. Candidates must be open to relocating as needed. One of the many things that makes our 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's adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Execution
- Provide daily on‑site supervision of telecommunications construction activities, serving as the primary field leader for telecom scopes.
- Plan, schedule, and execute work involving fiber optic and copper cabling, backbone systems, pathways, racks, cabinets, and equipment installation.
- Coordinate telecom work with electrical, mechanical, controls, and general construction teams to ensure proper sequencing and conflict resolution.
- Lead daily huddles, weekly look‑ahead planning, and manpower loading to meet aggressive project milestones.
Safety & Quality
- Enforce Kiewit’s safety culture by leading safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ensuring compliance with OSHA, site‑specific, and client safety requirements.
- Ensure all telecom installations meet project specifications, industry standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC), and owner requirements.
- Conduct regular field inspections to verify workmanship, testing, labeling, and documentation standards.
Schedule, Cost & Productivity
- Monitor productivity, manpower, and material usage to support cost control and schedule adherence.
- Coordinate material deliveries and logistics to support just‑in‑time installation.
- Assist with quantity tracking, progress reporting, and identification of potential impacts or changes.
Team & Trade Partner Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop foremen, technicians, and craft personnel.
- Coordinate and oversee subcontractors and vendors performing telecom work.
- Partner with Project Managers and Field Engineers to resolve field issues and drive solutions.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Interface with owners, commissioning teams, inspectors, and other stakeholders related to telecom scope.
- Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to meet data center operational readiness requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of experience supervising telecommunications or low‑voltage construction, preferably in data center or mission‑critical environments.
- Strong working knowledge of fiber optic and structured cabling systems, including pathways, racks, cabinets, and testing requirements.
- Proven ability to lead crews, coordinate trades, and execute work in fast‑paced, high‑accountability environments.
- Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, and schedule management.
- Willingness to work project‑based in Abilene, Texas, with extended hours as required by project demands.
Preferred
- Experience on hyperscale data center projects.
- Familiarity with BICSI standards, testing protocols, and documentation.
- Previous experience working with self‑perform teams and multiple trade partners.
- Background working alongside electrical and controls teams on integrated systems.
Other Requirements:
- Project‑based position requiring on‑site presence.
- Work performed in active construction environments.
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and varying shifts based on project needs.
- 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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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.
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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.