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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for northwest construction in the United States is $95,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Northwest Construction job typically refers to employment in the construction industry within the Northwestern region of the United States. These jobs can include roles such as project managers, site supervisors, heavy equipment operators, and skilled trade workers like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers. Companies in this field often work on residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Workers in this industry need skills in construction techniques, safety regulations, and teamwork.

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A typical day in a Northwest Construction role involves early starts, pre-task briefings, and collaborating with team members to complete assigned construction tasks such as framing, concrete work, or site preparation. Workers frequently use heavy machinery, hand tools, and follow detailed project plans or blueprints, often while adapting to changing weather conditions or site challenges. Teamwork is essential, as daily coordination with supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors helps keep the project on track and ensures safety standards are met. Over time, professionals in these roles can move into supervisory positions or specialized trades, making construction a rewarding field for those looking for growth and hands-on experience.

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Infographic showing various Northwest Construction job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,168 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District

Kiewit Corporation

San Diego, CA

$115K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 179314 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Northwest District 

Department: Field Supervision 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a qualified Superintendent with a strong background in construction management, specifically in heavy equipment, earthwork, utilities, traffic control, paving, and signage. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience overseeing construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, managing project timelines, and coordinating various aspects of the construction process.

District Overview

Kiewit's Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.  We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty!

Location

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.

Our Northwest District currently builds projects in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. Travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities
  • Mentor and help to grow fellow Kiewit staff
  • 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
  • 5+ years' work experience in the construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role overseeing projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants etc
  • Previous knowledge/experience in heavy civil construction setting required
  • Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents 
  • Experience with heavy equipment, earthwork, utilities, traffic control, paving and signage
  • Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance
  • A valid driver's license
  • Must be willing to relocate temporarily for training or permanently on an as-needed basis
  • Must be able to read and interpret drawings, plans and specifications for railroad / transit construction and maintenance requirements
  • Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative 
  • Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time 
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity 
  • Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt 
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills  
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives 
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

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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.

Base Compensation: $115,000/yr - $120,000/yr 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:  08/05/2026  -   

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