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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 178624
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
This position emphasizes key field leadership, requiring you to oversee daily operations involving Underground utility construction activities. You will lead a dedicated team of Superintendents, Foremen and craft labor, ensuring that all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards. Your expertise will be essential in organizing work methods, managing project timelines, controlling financial expenditures, and maintaining high-quality workmanship. You will also play a vital role in promoting adherence to designs and specifications, delegating responsibilities, and enhancing productivity on the job site. Your ability to build strong relationships with clients, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams will foster a collaborative, solution-oriented work atmosphere that drives successful outcomes. At Kiewit, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke construction solutions for power projects, supported by our skilled workforce and robust resources, allowing us to manage projects of varying scales without compromising safety and quality.
District Overview
Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.
Location
Primary location: Southeast region - Kiewit fosters a culture centered on flexibility and adaptability, allowing our teams to relocate based on project needs. This strategic mobility enhances the diversity of your professional experiences, shaping your career path according to the projects available and aligning with your skills and ambitions. Your journey with Kiewit promises to be customized, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth as you navigate a wide variety of work environments in our dynamic industry.
Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Oversee all on-site construction activities for designated projects, ensuring that they align with overall project goals and timeframes.
- Manage material logistics, EPC coordination, and site management efforts for seamless project execution.
- Collaborate effectively with EPC/Design-Build and logistics teams to enable flawless integration across various components of the project.
Construction Planning and Coordination
- Formulate, review, and enforce detailed construction plans that meet operational objectives.
- Organize and oversee outage schedules to ensure minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinate commissioning activities to ensure projects are transitioned successfully to operational status.
- Uphold strict adherence to safety regulations and operational protocols to protect all site personnel.
Client Interaction
- Act as the primary point of contact on-site for clients, providing timely updates on project progress, financials, timelines, and potential risks.
- Proactively address client questions and concerns to facilitate ongoing trust and collaboration.
- Provide regular, transparent project status reports to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.
Team Collaboration
- Engage closely with Project Managers, schedulers, project controllers, and engineers to align field operations with strategic project goals.
- Supervise and encourage general and logistics contractors in their scope of work executions.
- Lead on-site meetings for construction management briefings to ensure everyone is aligned on objectives.
Communication and Reporting
- Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project status, timelines, and risk assessments for stakeholders.
- Ensure robust communication across all program areas, including clients and internal teams.
Qualifications
- 20+ years of construction experience, including a minimum of 10 years in a Superintendent or Leadership role, preferably within the power generation industry.
- Combined Cycle Power Plant Experience or demonstrate similar preferred.
- Must possess a proactive mindset; highly motivated, with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Capable of rapidly learning and understanding various processes related to Kiewit’s operational policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Proficient in identifying and mitigating potential problems that may arise during the course of a project.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, safety compliance, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
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: 178624
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Southeast District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
This position emphasizes key field leadership, requiring you to oversee daily operations involving Underground utility construction activities. You will lead a dedicated team of Superintendents, Foremen and craft labor, ensuring that all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and company standards. Your expertise will be essential in organizing work methods, managing project timelines, controlling financial expenditures, and maintaining high-quality workmanship. You will also play a vital role in promoting adherence to designs and specifications, delegating responsibilities, and enhancing productivity on the job site. Your ability to build strong relationships with clients, engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams will foster a collaborative, solution-oriented work atmosphere that drives successful outcomes. At Kiewit, we pride ourselves on delivering bespoke construction solutions for power projects, supported by our skilled workforce and robust resources, allowing us to manage projects of varying scales without compromising safety and quality.
District Overview
Kiewit's Southeast District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water resource markets, and has played a significant role in building infrastructure throughout the fast-growing southeastern United States. Since the 1970s, we have built projects from Maryland to Florida and west to Louisiana. Our operations include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water and wastewater facilities, dams and infrastructure work.
Location
Primary location: Southeast region - Kiewit fosters a culture centered on flexibility and adaptability, allowing our teams to relocate based on project needs. This strategic mobility enhances the diversity of your professional experiences, shaping your career path according to the projects available and aligning with your skills and ambitions. Your journey with Kiewit promises to be customized, providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth as you navigate a wide variety of work environments in our dynamic industry.
Responsibilities
Project Execution
- Oversee all on-site construction activities for designated projects, ensuring that they align with overall project goals and timeframes.
- Manage material logistics, EPC coordination, and site management efforts for seamless project execution.
- Collaborate effectively with EPC/Design-Build and logistics teams to enable flawless integration across various components of the project.
Construction Planning and Coordination
- Formulate, review, and enforce detailed construction plans that meet operational objectives.
- Organize and oversee outage schedules to ensure minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinate commissioning activities to ensure projects are transitioned successfully to operational status.
- Uphold strict adherence to safety regulations and operational protocols to protect all site personnel.
Client Interaction
- Act as the primary point of contact on-site for clients, providing timely updates on project progress, financials, timelines, and potential risks.
- Proactively address client questions and concerns to facilitate ongoing trust and collaboration.
- Provide regular, transparent project status reports to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.
Team Collaboration
- Engage closely with Project Managers, schedulers, project controllers, and engineers to align field operations with strategic project goals.
- Supervise and encourage general and logistics contractors in their scope of work executions.
- Lead on-site meetings for construction management briefings to ensure everyone is aligned on objectives.
Communication and Reporting
- Prepare comprehensive reports detailing project status, timelines, and risk assessments for stakeholders.
- Ensure robust communication across all program areas, including clients and internal teams.
Qualifications
- 20+ years of construction experience, including a minimum of 10 years in a Superintendent or Leadership role, preferably within the power generation industry.
- Combined Cycle Power Plant Experience or demonstrate similar preferred.
- Must possess a proactive mindset; highly motivated, with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Capable of rapidly learning and understanding various processes related to Kiewit’s operational policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Proficient in identifying and mitigating potential problems that may arise during the course of a project.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, safety compliance, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.
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 Construction Manager Jobs at Kiewit
Align your credentials to Kiewit's project types
Kiewit's energy division handles power generation, transmission, and industrial construction. Highlighting hands-on site management experience on large-scale energy or heavy civil projects puts your resume in the right frame before a recruiter even opens it.
Pursue licensure before your interview stage
Kiewit favors Construction Managers who hold or are pursuing a Professional Engineer license or CCM certification. Getting one of these in progress signals long-term commitment to the field and removes a common sticking point during the offer conversation.
Target Kiewit's district offices near active energy builds
Kiewit staffs Construction Managers regionally, close to active project sites. Applying to district offices in areas with ongoing energy infrastructure work increases your chances of being matched to a live opening rather than a future pipeline role.
Understand how TN status fits construction management
If you're a Canadian or Mexican national, the TN visa covers engineers but not a generic "construction manager" title. Confirm your offer letter uses an engineering-specific job title that maps to DOL's TN occupational categories before accepting.
Time your H-1B filing around Kiewit's project cycles
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start. Kiewit's construction ramp-ups often follow project award timelines, so engaging their HR team in the fall or winter gives you the best chance of being included in their spring registration.
Use Migrate Mate to find Kiewit Construction Manager openings
Kiewit posts Construction Manager roles across multiple district locations, and not all are easy to track. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Kiewit roles that offer visa sponsorship so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Managers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Manager roles. As a large federal contractor and infrastructure firm, Kiewit has an established process for H-1B filings and works with immigration counsel on petitions. Sponsorship availability depends on the specific role, project location, and timing relative to the USCIS annual H-1B registration window in March.
How do I apply for Construction Manager jobs at Kiewit?
You can apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal or find sponsorship-confirmed openings through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles where visa sponsorship is offered. Kiewit hires Construction Managers at the district level, so searching by region or project type will surface the most relevant openings. Tailoring your application to the specific energy or industrial sector Kiewit is hiring for in that district improves your chances.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Construction Manager roles?
Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas most commonly for Construction Managers, along with F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates transitioning into full-time roles. Canadian and Mexican nationals may be eligible for TN visa status if the role title maps to a qualifying engineering occupation under DOL guidelines. For longer-term pathways, Kiewit also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for qualifying employees.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for a sponsored Construction Manager role?
Kiewit typically looks for a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or construction management. Hands-on field experience managing subcontractors and self-perform crews on energy, power, or heavy industrial projects is weighted heavily. Licensure such as a PE or CCM certification strengthens your profile. For visa sponsorship, your degree field needs to directly support the specialty occupation criteria USCIS applies to H-1B petitions.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take when hired by Kiewit as a Construction Manager?
For H-1B sponsorship, Kiewit must register you in the USCIS lottery in March, with employment starting no earlier than October 1 if selected. The full process from registration to approved status takes roughly six to eight months. For F-1 OPT extensions or TN status, timelines are shorter. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship, if offered, typically runs one to three years depending on your country of birth and priority date.