Distribution Superintendent Kiewit Power Delivery
Kiewit·Full Time·Posted August 27, 2026
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Pay
- $115k – $140k
Lead high-voltage transmission and substation projects for Kiewit Power Delivery, with assignments available across Texas and five additional states.
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Job Summary
Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking a Distribution Superintendent to lead field operations for major electric utility infrastructure projects. The role oversees project execution, safety, schedule, cost control, quality, and client satisfaction while working with multiple foremen and craft teams.
Project Details
The position supports high-voltage transmission, distribution, and substation work across a large power delivery portfolio. Assignments may be based in area offices or project sites in Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Kansas, or Texas, using progressive design-build and Early Contractor Involvement approaches.
Responsibilities
- Direct field execution on transmission and substation projects.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate foremen, craft professionals, and junior superintendents.
- Coordinate subcontractors and oversee contract administration.
- Represent the company in client planning, problem-solving, and progress meetings.
- Review job cost updates and quarterly cash-flow projections.
- Plan project completion, turnover, daily records, and site client-relations activities.
- Recommend staffing, policy, procedural, and promotion decisions as appropriate.
Required Experience
- At least 8 years of construction experience, including 3 or more years leading transmission or substation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams on complex, large-scale infrastructure work.
- Experience with progressive design-build or ECI delivery is preferred.
- Strong communication, planning, negotiation, safety, and continuous-improvement skills.
- Reliable attendance, effective teamwork, and willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is $115,000-$140,000 per year. Full-time employees receive medical, dental, vision, wellness, employee assistance, life and disability insurance, retirement matching, and paid time off.
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What similar roles post
Superintendents in Texas
$124k–$141k
Middle half of 4 posted jobs, last 12 months
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Distribution Superintendent Kiewit Power Delivery