Piping Superintendent - Energy Construction

Requisition ID: 173337

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy Canada District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Piping 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 Foremen, 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.

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 Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam-assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

We are primarily looking for superintendents in the Edmonton, AB area.

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 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

•     Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Qualifications

•     6+ years' construction experience with 1+ years being in a Piping Superintendent role working on industrial projects such as oil/gas facility construction, renewable energy-related construction, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.

•     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.

•     Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

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Working Conditions

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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