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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179316
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Northwest District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our Field Engineers are job-site leaders in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting to a Project Engineer or Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting. This role plays an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
Field Engineering:
- Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
- Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
- Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
- Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
- Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
- Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
- Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
- Order and schedule material deliveries
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
- Supervise field operations
Office Engineering:
- Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
- Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
- Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
- Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
- Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
- Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
- Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
- Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
- Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
Estimating:
- Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
- Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
- Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents
Qualifications
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- 2+ years' construction field experience
- Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
- Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Working Conditions
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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.
Base Compensation:
$95,000/yr - $105,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 01/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
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: 179316
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Northwest District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Our Field Engineers are job-site leaders in health and safety, ensuring quality of reporting and workmanship, and that all engineering work is completed in a professional and ethical manner. Reporting to a Project Engineer or Project Manager, your main functions will include contract administration, project planning, scheduling, and project reporting. This role plays an advisory role to Project Management for contractual, legal, and other project issues.
District Overview
Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
Field Engineering:
- Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
- Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
- Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages
- Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
- Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets
- Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
- Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
- Order and schedule material deliveries
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
- Supervise field operations
Office Engineering:
- Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents
- Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
- Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
- Assist in preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
- Assist in schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
- Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
- Assist with entering data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
- Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager
- Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
Estimating:
- Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
- Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
- Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents
Qualifications
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed
- 2+ years' construction field experience
- Work experience in engineering and leading engineers
- Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related
- Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Working Conditions
Insert here
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.
Base Compensation:
$95,000/yr - $105,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 01/14/2026 - 12/31/2026
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.