Deep Foundations - Superintendent at Peter Kiewit Sons' in Little Rock, AR

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Requisition ID: 181353 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co 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 Foundations Co. by directly managing the execution of field operations. We rely on superintendents to set the highest expectations for their crew(s) for safety, quality, schedule, cost performance, and team development. Every day, you will bring your hands-on attitude to not only work on some of North America's largest and most unique projects but also to build builders who will continue to shape our infrastructure for generations to come. A strong technical and practical background in specialty foundations and geotechnical construction is required. Also, excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position. District Overview Kiewit Foundations Co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across North America. Our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty foundation construction for both structural and ground improvement solutions. We operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets. As part of Kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. Our rapidly growing foundations business, which includes drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast-in-place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit focused on delivering differentiated solutions. Location Live Where You Want. Travel Where the Work Is. Earn an additional 10% Field Premium when assigned to project sites. With projects located across the United States, you'll have opportunities nationwide while calling home wherever you choose. Responsibilities Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence for Deep Foundation projects, which includes drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast-in-place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs , stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements 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 Qualifications 8+ years of experience in the planning, scheduling, and management of deep foundation and/or ground improvement operations. 5+ years of supervisory experience as a superintendent. Experience with and broad knowledge of foundation/ground improvement equipment (drills, concrete pumps, batch plants), How to use it properly, and how to rapidly troubleshoot. Knowledge of proper pumping and placement of concrete and grout. Must be skilled in one of, if not multiple, of the following disciplines (pile driving, auger cast, small diameter shafts, micro piles, etc.) Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to quickly learn and understand various pro