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Requisition ID: 180842
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy, in support of accelerating the transition to a carbon free future.
We are seeking experienced Steel Superintendents to join our nuclear maintenance, installations, and operations team. As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. The Steel Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all structural and miscellaneous steel activities on assigned construction projects. This role ensures steel operations are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes. The Steel Superintendent coordinates field crews, subcontractors, and vendors while serving as the primary on-site leader for steel-related work.
In an ever-changing job market, we offer a rare opportunity to be a part of a stable company with a proven track record of success. Your role will be essential to our operations, ensuring that your contributions are valued and impactful within Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you!!
District Overview
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.
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.
Positions are currently available in Aiken, SC, supporting active projects on active construction sites, as well as office locations. This is not a hybrid or remote position, reporting to a job site daily is the expectation.
This position is primarily field based on active construction sites and may involve extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, overnight, or weekends depending on project schedules.
Qualifications

• 7-10+ years construction experience with preferably 3+ years being in a Superintendent capacity
• Strong experience in safety, planning, steel sequencing, and erection, bolt-up work, and welding.
• Union ironworker experience is desirable.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or heavy construction projects.
• 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.

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Responsibilities
Project & Field Operations

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all steel erection, fabrication, and installation activities
• Develop and maintain short- and long-term work plans and look-ahead schedules
• Coordinate sequencing with general contractors, project managers, engineers, and other trades
• Ensure work is performed according to drawings, specifications, and safety requirements
• Monitor productivity and resolve field issues to maintain schedule and budget

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise foremen, ironworkers, welders, and field crews
• Conduct daily jobsite meetings and toolbox talks
• Enforce company policies, safety programs, and quality standards
• Mentor field leadership and support workforce development

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety procedures
• Identify hazards and implement corrective actions immediately
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations

Quality Control

• Ensure erection tolerances, bolting, welding, and inspections meet project and code requirements
• Coordinate with inspectors and address non-conformance issues
• Verify completion of punch-list items related to steel scope

Materials & Equipment

• Coordinate delivery, staging, and storage of steel materials
• Ensure cranes, lifts, and equipment are properly scheduled and utilized
• Verify material quantities and resolve shortages or discrepancies

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular progress updates to project management
• Maintain daily reports, schedules, and manpower tracking
• Assist with change orders, RFIs, and field documentation

Working Conditions
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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY 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 are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.
Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.
We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.
We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.