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How much do foundations jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for foundations in the United States is $20.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Foundation Program Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Foundation Program Manager, you need strong project management skills, experience in grant writing, fundraising, and a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with donor management software, CRM systems, and standard reporting tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills help in engaging stakeholders and leading diverse teams. These skills are crucial for effectively advancing the foundation's mission, ensuring transparency, and maximizing community impact.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in a Foundations role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working in Foundations roles often face challenges related to balancing donor expectations with organizational goals, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and staying updated with grant compliance requirements. Navigating diverse stakeholder interests and building long-term relationships also requires strong communication and negotiation skills. To address these challenges, it's helpful to establish clear processes, maintain transparent communication, and continuously engage in professional development related to fundraising and nonprofit management.

What are foundations in construction?

Foundations in construction are the structural elements that transfer the load of a building or structure to the ground, ensuring stability and safety. They support the weight of the entire structure and help prevent settling, shifting, or collapse by distributing the load evenly across the soil or bedrock. There are several types of foundations, including shallow foundations like spread footings and deep foundations like piles, chosen based on soil conditions and the size of the project. Proper foundation design and construction are critical to the longevity and safety of any building.

What is the difference between Foundations vs Carpenter?

AspectFoundationsCarpenter
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications in construction or concrete workHigh school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or vocational training often preferred
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites focusing on concrete and structural foundationsVarious settings including residential, commercial, and industrial construction
Industry UsagePrimarily in construction projects involving building foundationsBroader, including framing, finishing, and other carpentry tasks

Foundations specialists focus specifically on constructing and repairing building foundations, requiring knowledge of concrete and structural support. Carpenters have a broader skill set, working on framing, finishing, and other wood-based tasks. While both roles are essential in construction, Foundations roles are more specialized in foundational work, often requiring specific certifications related to concrete and structural support.

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Infographic showing various Foundations job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,951 per year, or $20.2 per hour.
Deep Foundations - Superintendent

Deep Foundations - Superintendent

Kiewit Corporation

Conroe, TX

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 133 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 77 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 179802 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Foundations Co 

Department: Field Supervision 

Market: OGC 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Location

LIVE WHERE YOU WANT, GO WHERE THE WORK IS!  +10% FIELD PREMIUM ON PROJECT SITES!

We have projects all across the USA.  

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.  

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
  • 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 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 all-around knowledge of ground improvement techniques, structural deep foundation methods, and support of excavation (SOE) operations; Ground Improvement experience includes rigid inclusions, soil mixing, vibro-replacement (stone columns), vibro-compaction, compaction grouting, permeation grouting, jet grouting, and deep dynamic compaction.  Structural deep foundation experience includes micro piles, drilled shafts, aguer-cast-in-place piles, and divine piles.  Support of excavation experience includes secant piles, soldier pile anchors, and tie-backs. #LI-AK1

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884