Construction Engineer Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Construction Engineer jobs at Kiewit involve working directly on power, oil and gas, and industrial projects from pre-construction through commissioning, as the company builds and maintains large-scale energy infrastructure across the U.S. Kiewit has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Construction Engineers, covering multiple pathways for international candidates.
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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 Engineer Jobs at Kiewit
Align your credentials to Kiewit's field requirements
Kiewit construction roles on energy projects typically require a degree in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before applying so equivalency isn't a question during screening.
Target Kiewit's district offices strategically
Kiewit hires Construction Engineers through regional district offices tied to active project pipelines, not just corporate headquarters. Identify which districts are running energy infrastructure projects and apply directly to those postings, since sponsorship decisions happen at the district level.
Clarify OPT authorization before your first interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your authorization covers construction engineering work under your CIP code before the offer stage. Kiewit uses E-Verify, so any mismatch between your OPT STEM extension eligibility and the role classification will surface immediately at onboarding.
Understand how Kiewit structures H-1B timing
H-1B cap-subject filings open in April for an October 1 start date. If Kiewit extends you an offer outside that window, ask specifically whether they'll support a cap-exempt filing or carry the offer to the next registration cycle rather than assuming the timeline is flexible.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open Construction Engineer roles
Construction Engineer postings at Kiewit are spread across dozens of district locations and rotate frequently with project cycles. Use Migrate Mate to filter for current openings at Kiewit that are open to visa sponsorship, so you're applying to live roles rather than expired listings.
Ask about Green Card pathways during offer negotiation
For long-tenure construction roles, ask whether Kiewit will initiate PERM labor certification after a defined period. Energy infrastructure projects often run multi-year timelines, which aligns well with EB-3 sponsorship, but you need to confirm the employer's willingness before signing an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Engineers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Engineers. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given the degree requirements in civil, mechanical, or construction engineering. Sponsorship is handled at the district office level, so the specific team extending your offer will coordinate with Kiewit's legal department to file the H-1B petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I apply for Construction Engineer jobs at Kiewit?
Apply through Kiewit's careers portal or find open Construction Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate. Kiewit posts positions by district and project type, so searching by region or energy sector will surface the most relevant openings. Tailor your application to highlight field engineering experience on infrastructure or industrial projects, since that's what district hiring teams prioritize.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Construction Engineer roles?
Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for cap-subject candidates and supports F-1 OPT and STEM OPT extensions for recent graduates. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering occupations. For longer-term hires, Kiewit also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways, typically initiated after the candidate has established tenure in the role.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for sponsored Construction Engineer roles?
Kiewit generally expects a bachelor's degree or higher in civil, mechanical, construction, or a related engineering discipline. For energy sector roles, hands-on experience in power generation, oil and gas, or heavy industrial construction is a strong differentiator. International candidates should have their foreign credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency, as Kiewit's H-1B petitions require USCIS to confirm the specialty occupation degree requirement is met.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Kiewit Construction Engineer offer?
Timeline depends on the visa type. H-1B standard processing through USCIS takes three to six months from petition filing, with an October 1 start date for cap-subject cases. STEM OPT extensions can be authorized more quickly if filed at least 90 days before your current OPT expires. Green Card sponsorship through PERM labor certification adds significant time, often 18 months or more before the I-140 stage, so starting that conversation early in your tenure matters.