Civil Superintendent - South Central

Civil Superintendent - South Central

Location : Westlake, TX, US HotSprings NatlPark, AR, US Baton Rouge, LA, US New Orleans, LA, US Jackson, MS, US Oklahoma City, OK, US Abilene, TX, US Brownsville, TX, US El Paso, TX, US Fort Worth, TX, US Port Arthur, TX, US

The Civil Superintendent is responsible for managing and supervising all field operations on heavy civil and highway construction projects. This role ensures that work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and schedules. The Civil Superintendent serves as the primary leader in the field, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and resources to deliver high-quality results while fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.

District Overview

Kiewit's South Central District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in highway and heavy civil construction including grading, excavating, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving, and more. Although most of our work is regionally based in the south-central region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the United States. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.

Location

Kiewit's South Central District has a home office in Westlake, Texas but leads work all over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. However, 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

Direct and oversee daily field activities, including scheduling, workforce allocation, and equipment management.

Enforce Kiewit's Zero Harm safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety regulations.

Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.

Monitor progress, quality, and productivity; implement corrective actions when necessary.

Manage material deliveries and maintain inventory to prevent delays.

Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including daily reports and timecards.

Mentor and develop field staff to build a strong, capable team.

Qualifications

Education : High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred.

Experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Strong knowledge of grading, excavation, paving, and bridge construction.

Proven ability to lead crews and manage subcontractors effectively.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Ability to travel and relocate based on project needs.

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 full-time 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.