Electrical/Specialty Systems Superintendent-Kiewit/Cherne

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Electrical/Specialty Systems Superintendent-Kiewit/Cherne

Location:

Mount Pleasant, WI, US Kansas City, KS, US Lenexa, KS, US Overland Park, KS, US Abilene, TX, US Houston, TX, US Milwaukee, WI, US Racine, WI, US

Requisition ID:

Job Level: Mid Level

Department: Field Supervision

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Cherne Contracting is one of Kiewit’s oldest districts. Founded in 1916. Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within multiple market sectors including the Advanced Technologies market sectors. Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization.

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, or provide per diem/trips home during the duration of their projects, while also offering development plans that match the skills and career goals of each employee. Projects can be located anywhere in the Continental US. We have projects starting soon in Mount Pleasant Wisconsin, Abilene Texas and New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Supervising, testing and troubleshooting the installation of specialty systems that could include (but not limited to) fiber/copper cabling, CCTV, Fire protection/alarm systems, access controls, security and audio sytems, CATV, WLAN, Low Voltage Data systems
• Perform daily inspections of work for Safety, Quality and Productivity. Assure proper planning and communication is happening for all operations that you oversee. Identify and solve problems that arise.
• Establish budgetary guidelines for the job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed and ensure the project is staying on track with estimated job costs.
• Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel. Establish quality standards of all jobs and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met. Develop and manage job schedules (e.g. three-week, 90-day, man loading), coordinate work with other crafts, departments, contractors and suppliers and provide.
• Manage and oversee the output from the engineering, constructability, procurement, construction and commissioning teams from detail design through commission and start up.
• Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules and budgets.
• Manage and direct project teams by providing communication, coordination and follow-up to meet project goals and objectives; ensure project scope or work, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood.
• Serve as project representative with client, constructor, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, Job walks, project review, and other meetings and correspondence.
• Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed. Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, making adjustments as necessary to comply with client needs within contractual obligations, or adjust project deliverables to meet client and Kiewit needs. Ensure all work products are consistent with industry standards and in accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes, and in compliance with all pertinent legal codes and requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry, with at least 5+ years in a supervisory role, overseeing self-performed construction overseeing Specialty systems testing/troubleshooting and installation that includes but not limited to fiber/copper cabling, CCTV, Access Controls, Securit Systems, Audio Systems CATV, WLAN and other low Voltage data systems.
• Experience with Data Center construction (or similar hyperscale construction facilities) preferred.
• Direct project oversight on EPC related projects where the work was self-performed by your current employer at the time. Strong safety and quality committment and record on your projects.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance. Must be willing to relocate/and or travel.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, plans, specifications, and have a fluent understanding of the NEC.

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Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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 work on at Cherne. With mechanical and heavy industrial projects across North America, you’ll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One.

At Cherne, you'll develop multidiscipline capabilities to grow your knowledge of self-performed construction services in areas like equipment, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation and insulation work, in addition to the core mechanical services— all while helping people across the globe live better.

If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.

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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.

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