Electrical Instrumentation Superintendent

Position OverviewAs an Electrical Instrumentation Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, 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 the execution of the work, 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.
Safety is paramount at Kiewit. As such, field supervisors including Superintendents are responsible for ensuring our safety policies are followed, and participating in our safety program.
Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District OverviewKiewit Energy Canada is a major industrial contractor that specializes a wide range of engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, chemical, ethanol and related process industries. Our projects involve construction of oil sands processing facilities, including steam-assisted gravity drainage facilities, refinery expansions, gas plant expansions, co-generation facilities, major mine developments and pipe spool fabrication.
LocationKiewit is hiring Superintendents out of Edmonton and Calgary however our projects can be located in Alberta, British Columbia and beyond. The successful candidate will be able to travel on as as needed basis and potentially relocate for this long-term opportunity.
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 and Foremen
Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer's composite labor rates
Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
Responsible for planning and execution of work safely
Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting 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 and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes
Qualifications
8+ years' construction experience with 3+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on industrial projects such as oil/gas facility construction, renewable energy-related construction, etc.)
Proficiency in electrical and instrumentation systems and controls, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA
Commissioning and Start Up Experience
Proficiency in reviewing drawings such as cable schedules, layout drawings, P&IDs, installation details
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
Passion for safety and ensuring nobody gets hurt
Strong experience in Leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration #LI-GH
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
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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
Company: Kiewit
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