Union Building Engineer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

As a Superintendent, you will be exposed to a variety of field activities in order to develop your understanding of construction supervision.  We are looking for people committed to the construction industry and not design. 
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.

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services.

This position is based out of either Washington D.C. & surrounding area; Homer City, PA; Aiken, SC; or traveling for projects along the East Coast. 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. 

  Provide supervisory direction of craft personnel via internal or external general foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence
   Act asliaison between field engineering and project craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications
  Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence  
  Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
  Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
  Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company's non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies

  Ability to travel as needed
  5+ years' work experience in the construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role
  Previous knowledge/experience in vertical building setting required
  Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents 
  Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance
  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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