Construction Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Construction jobs at Kiewit span heavy civil, energy infrastructure, and industrial project work across the U.S. The company has an established track record of sponsoring international workers in construction functions, making it a realistic target for candidates who need H-1B visa or permanent residency support.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 181816
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Bridge Marine District
Department: Administration
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Administrator to support the Mobile Bridge Project. This role is critical to ensuring efficient project operations through administrative coordination, reporting, document management, and financial tracking. The ideal candidate will be a technology-savvy professional with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional attention to detail. This position will support project leadership and multiple departments by maintaining project records, tracking budgets and expenses, coordinating meetings and travel, and producing accurate reports that support project decision making.
Location
This position is based in our Project Office located in Downtown Mobile, Alabama. Travel to the project site may be required.
Responsibilities
Project Administration & Coordination:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to project leadership and project teams.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, distribute meeting materials, and track action items.
- Arrange travel, accommodations, and logistics for project personnel.
- Manage project correspondence, including phone, email, and document distribution.
- Support team-building initiatives and project-related events.
Reporting & Data Management:
- Maintain project databases, logs, trackers, and reporting tools.
- Create, update, and analyze spreadsheets to support project operations and reporting needs.
- Compile project metrics, budgets, labor data, and cost information into management reports.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for project leadership.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of project records and documentation.
Financial & Administrative Support:
- Process and reconcile expense reports, invoices, and purchasing card transactions.
- Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
- Monitor project expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
- Support project procurement and purchasing activities as required.
Communication & Documentation:
- Assist with internal and external communications, including document preparation, proofreading, and formatting.
- Support development of presentations, project updates, and project branding materials.
- Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive project, employee, and financial information.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of administrative, project coordination, or office support experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Conditional Formatting
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Complex Formulas and Spreadsheet Management
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience supporting construction projects, engineering teams, or large infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with financial tracking, reporting, and document control processes.
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.
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: 181816
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Bridge Marine District
Department: Administration
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Administrator to support the Mobile Bridge Project. This role is critical to ensuring efficient project operations through administrative coordination, reporting, document management, and financial tracking. The ideal candidate will be a technology-savvy professional with advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional attention to detail. This position will support project leadership and multiple departments by maintaining project records, tracking budgets and expenses, coordinating meetings and travel, and producing accurate reports that support project decision making.
Location
This position is based in our Project Office located in Downtown Mobile, Alabama. Travel to the project site may be required.
Responsibilities
Project Administration & Coordination:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to project leadership and project teams.
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, distribute meeting materials, and track action items.
- Arrange travel, accommodations, and logistics for project personnel.
- Manage project correspondence, including phone, email, and document distribution.
- Support team-building initiatives and project-related events.
Reporting & Data Management:
- Maintain project databases, logs, trackers, and reporting tools.
- Create, update, and analyze spreadsheets to support project operations and reporting needs.
- Compile project metrics, budgets, labor data, and cost information into management reports.
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for project leadership.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of project records and documentation.
Financial & Administrative Support:
- Process and reconcile expense reports, invoices, and purchasing card transactions.
- Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting.
- Monitor project expenditures and maintain supporting documentation.
- Support project procurement and purchasing activities as required.
Communication & Documentation:
- Assist with internal and external communications, including document preparation, proofreading, and formatting.
- Support development of presentations, project updates, and project branding materials.
- Organize and maintain electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive project, employee, and financial information.
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of administrative, project coordination, or office support experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Conditional Formatting
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Complex Formulas and Spreadsheet Management
- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience supporting construction projects, engineering teams, or large infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with financial tracking, reporting, and document control processes.
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.
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 Construction Jobs at Kiewit
Frame your credentials around U.S. project standards
Kiewit's construction roles often require familiarity with U.S. building codes, OSHA safety standards, and project delivery methods like design-build. Getting OSHA 30 certified before applying signals job-site readiness and removes a common screening objection for international candidates.
Target roles tied to energy infrastructure projects
Kiewit consistently hires construction professionals for power generation, transmission, and oil and gas projects. Searching by these project types rather than generic job titles surfaces roles where international sponsorship is more likely because of specialized demand and longer project timelines.
Verify your OPT timing against Kiewit's hiring cycle
Kiewit recruits heavily from university programs in the fall. If your F-1 OPT window is tight, apply early enough that your authorization start date aligns with their onboarding schedule, leaving room for a CAP-GAP extension if your H-1B is filed in April.
Understand how PERM affects your construction career path
For EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship, Kiewit's legal team initiates PERM labor certification through DOL, which requires proving no qualified U.S. worker is available. This process can take over a year, so raise green card interest during the offer stage, not after your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to filter construction openings by sponsorship history
Not every Kiewit construction posting leads to a sponsored hire. Use Migrate Mate to identify which roles and locations at Kiewit have a pattern of supporting visa candidates, so you prioritize applications where sponsorship is a realistic outcome.
Negotiate role classification carefully before your I-129 is filed
H-1B approval for construction roles depends on the position meeting USCIS specialty occupation standards. A job title like 'field engineer' or 'project controls engineer' with a defined degree requirement is stronger than a broadly written site management role. Clarify your job description with the hiring manager before USCIS filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Construction roles?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for construction professionals, particularly for engineering-oriented roles like project controls, field engineering, and construction management. Because H-1B approval requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, roles with a defined degree requirement in engineering or a related technical field are the strongest candidates for sponsorship.
How do I apply for Construction jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where you can filter by department and location. Construction roles often align with specific project types such as energy, power, or civil infrastructure. Applying directly and tailoring your resume to reflect relevant project experience, U.S. construction standards, and your visa status upfront avoids delays later in the process.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Construction positions?
Kiewit uses H-1B for specialty occupation construction roles, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering classifications, and F-1 OPT or CPT for students and recent graduates in construction-related programs. For longer-term hires, Kiewit also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process with DOL.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for sponsored Construction roles?
Most sponsored construction roles at Kiewit require a bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Practical experience on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects strengthens your application significantly. For H-1B eligibility, your degree field must correspond directly to the job duties, so a clear connection between your academic background and the specific role is essential.
How do I find Construction roles at Kiewit that are open to visa sponsorship?
Not all construction postings at Kiewit explicitly state sponsorship availability, which makes it difficult to know where to focus. Migrate Mate aggregates Kiewit's construction openings and filters for roles where visa sponsorship is supported, saving you time and helping you apply where your candidacy is actually viable as an international applicant.