Electrical Superintendent - Energy Construction

Position Overview

As an Electrical Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You will be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman.

You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors and jobsite staff.

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 Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that works on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam‑assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co‑generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.) and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta.

Our engineering branch is a leading‑edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

We are primarily looking for superintendents in the Edmonton, AB and Calgary, AB region. Assignments may be anywhere in Canada.

• 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

• 6+ years' Electrical Construction experience with 1+ years being in a Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably working on industrial projects such as oil/gas facility construction, renewable energy‑related construction, etc.)
• 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
• Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning and contract administration

• 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