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Kiewit hires Business Development professionals to drive growth across its energy construction and infrastructure portfolio, pursuing large-scale power, oil and gas, and renewable projects. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function, supporting both early-career and experienced hires.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 178714
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Business Development & Proposals
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The HDD Business Development Manager is responsible for growing our trenchless construction business by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing horizontal directional drilling opportunities across energy, power, communications, water, and industrial markets. This role leads the market intelligence, client engagement, opportunity shaping, and win strategy and partners closely with operations, estimating, engineering, and leadership to develop competitive proposals and deliver reliable forecasts. Success requires strong knowledge of HDD means and methods (including large-diameter and long-run installations), exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable pursuit plans. We offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building some of the most impressive projects on earth. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit has been rated by ENR as the #1 Design/Build contractor in North America and has the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our Underground Division has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. Our long standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM soft ground, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation, tunnel rehab and numerous trenchless methods.
Location
In this role, our expectation is that you are willing to go where the work is. Our projects are located across North America. This position is based out of our Omaha, NE HQ, with up to 60% travel required. Position could qualify for more flexible remote work based on the candidates experience.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Engagement:
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of HDD opportunities through proactive outreach, industry networking, and client/account planning.
- Develop and execute pursuit strategies (win themes, differentiators, teaming, and pricing approach) for targeted HDD projects.
- Serve as the primary client contact during pursuits; lead discovery meetings, pre-bid conversations, and solution workshops.
- Partner with estimating and operations to develop accurate budgets, production assumptions, and risk-based pricing for HDD scopes.
- Provide HDD technical insight to shape solutions (bore planning concepts, drilling fluid strategy, pullback/logistics, and constructability).
- Track market conditions, competitor activity, and client capital programs; communicate actionable intelligence to leadership.
- Represent the company at conferences and industry events; support brand presence and strategic partnerships within the trenchless market.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of experience in trenchless construction and/or HDD (operations, estimating, project management, or business development), with demonstrated client-facing responsibility.
- Working knowledge of HDD means and methods including bore planning concepts, drilling fluids, reaming, product pipe installation, and risk management for long-run/large-diameter work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage with owners, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Experience pursuing HDD scopes for power (underground transmission/distribution), renewables interconnects, midstream/pipelines, or communications.
- Track record of selling and delivering complex trenchless projects (river crossings, congested corridors, high consequence areas).
- Familiarity with geotechnical risk, inadvertent return mitigation, and permitting considerations affecting HDD work.
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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 178714
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Business Development & Proposals
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The HDD Business Development Manager is responsible for growing our trenchless construction business by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing horizontal directional drilling opportunities across energy, power, communications, water, and industrial markets. This role leads the market intelligence, client engagement, opportunity shaping, and win strategy and partners closely with operations, estimating, engineering, and leadership to develop competitive proposals and deliver reliable forecasts. Success requires strong knowledge of HDD means and methods (including large-diameter and long-run installations), exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable pursuit plans. We offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building some of the most impressive projects on earth. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit has been rated by ENR as the #1 Design/Build contractor in North America and has the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our Underground Division has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. Our long standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM soft ground, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation, tunnel rehab and numerous trenchless methods.
Location
In this role, our expectation is that you are willing to go where the work is. Our projects are located across North America. This position is based out of our Omaha, NE HQ, with up to 60% travel required. Position could qualify for more flexible remote work based on the candidates experience.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Engagement:
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of HDD opportunities through proactive outreach, industry networking, and client/account planning.
- Develop and execute pursuit strategies (win themes, differentiators, teaming, and pricing approach) for targeted HDD projects.
- Serve as the primary client contact during pursuits; lead discovery meetings, pre-bid conversations, and solution workshops.
- Partner with estimating and operations to develop accurate budgets, production assumptions, and risk-based pricing for HDD scopes.
- Provide HDD technical insight to shape solutions (bore planning concepts, drilling fluid strategy, pullback/logistics, and constructability).
- Track market conditions, competitor activity, and client capital programs; communicate actionable intelligence to leadership.
- Represent the company at conferences and industry events; support brand presence and strategic partnerships within the trenchless market.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of experience in trenchless construction and/or HDD (operations, estimating, project management, or business development), with demonstrated client-facing responsibility.
- Working knowledge of HDD means and methods including bore planning concepts, drilling fluids, reaming, product pipe installation, and risk management for long-run/large-diameter work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage with owners, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Experience pursuing HDD scopes for power (underground transmission/distribution), renewables interconnects, midstream/pipelines, or communications.
- Track record of selling and delivering complex trenchless projects (river crossings, congested corridors, high consequence areas).
- Familiarity with geotechnical risk, inadvertent return mitigation, and permitting considerations affecting HDD work.
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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Business Development Jobs at Kiewit Jobs
Frame your credentials around EPC project pursuit
Kiewit's Business Development roles center on engineering, procurement, and construction pursuits. Tailor your resume and portfolio to show direct experience with client capture strategies, proposal development, or project pipeline management in energy sectors.
Target Kiewit's energy district offices directly
Kiewit operates through regional districts with independent hiring for energy work. Applying to district-level Business Development openings, rather than only corporate postings, puts your application in front of the team actually building out client relationships in your target market.
Clarify your OPT or TN authorization timeline early
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your STEM extension eligibility before interviews begin. TN candidates from Canada or Mexico should verify that Business Development falls within a qualifying NAFTA/USMCA professional category, since classification can vary by role scope.
Raise H-1B sponsorship at the offer stage, not before
Kiewit evaluates sponsorship on a case-by-case basis during the offer process. Bringing it up too early can stall conversations. Once you have a verbal offer, ask directly whether the role qualifies for H-1B support and confirm the company's internal USCIS petition process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Kiewit Business Development openings by visa type
Kiewit posts Business Development roles across multiple locations and divisions. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for positions where H-1B, TN, or OPT sponsorship is confirmed, so you spend time on openings that match your authorization status.
Prepare for PERM documentation requirements before starting
If Kiewit pursues a Green Card pathway through PERM for your Business Development role, DOL requires a formal recruitment audit showing no qualified U.S. workers were available. Keeping organized records of your qualifications, degree equivalencies, and prior employment speeds up that process significantly.
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Find Business Development at Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Business Developments?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Business Development roles where the position qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards. Sponsorship decisions are made at the offer stage and depend on the specific role scope, your qualifications, and the district hiring the position. Raising the question once you have a concrete offer in hand is the most effective approach.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Business Development roles?
Kiewit supports several visa categories for Business Development hires, including H-1B, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates, J-1 for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for longer-term Green Card sponsorship. The most appropriate category depends on your nationality, education, and employment timeline.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Business Development roles?
Kiewit's Business Development positions in energy typically require a background in engineering, construction management, or business with direct exposure to large capital project environments. Experience in client relationship management, proposal writing, or project pursuit within power, oil and gas, or renewable energy sectors is consistently valued. An advanced degree can strengthen both your candidacy and the H-1B specialty occupation case.
How do I apply for Business Development jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where Business Development openings are listed by district and business unit. Because Kiewit operates across multiple energy divisions, searching by role type and region helps surface the most relevant postings. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse Kiewit's current Business Development openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, which saves time if your status requires employer support.
How do I plan my timeline if I need Kiewit to file an H-1B petition for me?
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed with USCIS by April 1 for an October 1 start date, following a March registration lottery. If you're on OPT that expires before October, discuss a cap-gap situation or OPT STEM extension with Kiewit's HR team early. Cap-exempt filings through qualifying research or nonprofit arrangements do not follow this schedule and can be filed year-round.
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