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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180046
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Industrial District is looking for a MEP Project Manager that can lead various projects more than $500 million for vertical buildings in the Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF) markets of semiconductor, data center, and battery manufacturing facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to leading a team of estimators, participating in, and implementing win strategies, preparing conceptual estimates using historical and current market data and metrics, presenting estimates to executive management and clients, reading and interpreting documents, soliciting subcontractors, analyzing drawings and specifications, providing lowest cost design options for the lowest cost installation of construction, value management, reviewing and assisting with proposals, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates/proposals for various types of work, including self-perform. ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This is a full time position, supporting projects across North America. In this role, you will be required to travel to project locations, for the duration of the project, as well as to Kiewit offices as required. Project location and durations may vary around the United States and Canada and we provide relocation to longer term projects and per diem options for shorter duration projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to estimators and engineers in the development phase of a collaborative contract model. Own the project schedule/scope and budget for the project as it advances into construction.
- Participate in task force meetings with the designers and engineers and bring constructability to the project solution.
- Develop the logic behind the project schedule (sequencing works/work breakdown structure).
- Communicate and present details to executive management, permitting agencies, stakeholders, owners; keeping stakeholders informed of the status of the project through regular meetings/reporting.
- Analyze drawings and specifications to evaluate risks and opportunities and engage with engineers to ensure design process is on schedule. Interface project controls/finance to ensure project is staying on time, within budget and risk is minimized.
- Review and assist with proposals with the BD team, and work with the estimating team for various components of the work to evaluate the best value for money/options.
- Support the selection of key subcontractors and trade partners for the project.
- Demonstrate excellent collaborative behaviors in a multi-stakeholder environment and foster a culture of innovation.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering/technical disciplines and at least 8 years of Project Management experience for engineering/construction projects. If no degree, at least 12 years of PM experience on engineering/construction projects.
- Ability to generate conceptual estimates for the Advance Technology Facilities Construction market.
- Ability to lead estimates and multiple matrixed teams of engineers, project controls/schedulers assigned to your project.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time with strong focus on quality, safety and innovation.
- Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills. Demonstrated success as a PM delivering projects on time and within budget, while minimizing risk.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership ability, agility to work at all levels and emotional resilience.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Requisition ID: 180046
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Industrial District is looking for a MEP Project Manager that can lead various projects more than $500 million for vertical buildings in the Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF) markets of semiconductor, data center, and battery manufacturing facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to leading a team of estimators, participating in, and implementing win strategies, preparing conceptual estimates using historical and current market data and metrics, presenting estimates to executive management and clients, reading and interpreting documents, soliciting subcontractors, analyzing drawings and specifications, providing lowest cost design options for the lowest cost installation of construction, value management, reviewing and assisting with proposals, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates/proposals for various types of work, including self-perform. ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands. We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth-building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!
District Overview
The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location
This is a full time position, supporting projects across North America. In this role, you will be required to travel to project locations, for the duration of the project, as well as to Kiewit offices as required. Project location and durations may vary around the United States and Canada and we provide relocation to longer term projects and per diem options for shorter duration projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to estimators and engineers in the development phase of a collaborative contract model. Own the project schedule/scope and budget for the project as it advances into construction.
- Participate in task force meetings with the designers and engineers and bring constructability to the project solution.
- Develop the logic behind the project schedule (sequencing works/work breakdown structure).
- Communicate and present details to executive management, permitting agencies, stakeholders, owners; keeping stakeholders informed of the status of the project through regular meetings/reporting.
- Analyze drawings and specifications to evaluate risks and opportunities and engage with engineers to ensure design process is on schedule. Interface project controls/finance to ensure project is staying on time, within budget and risk is minimized.
- Review and assist with proposals with the BD team, and work with the estimating team for various components of the work to evaluate the best value for money/options.
- Support the selection of key subcontractors and trade partners for the project.
- Demonstrate excellent collaborative behaviors in a multi-stakeholder environment and foster a culture of innovation.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering/technical disciplines and at least 8 years of Project Management experience for engineering/construction projects. If no degree, at least 12 years of PM experience on engineering/construction projects.
- Ability to generate conceptual estimates for the Advance Technology Facilities Construction market.
- Ability to lead estimates and multiple matrixed teams of engineers, project controls/schedulers assigned to your project.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time with strong focus on quality, safety and innovation.
- Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills. Demonstrated success as a PM delivering projects on time and within budget, while minimizing risk.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership ability, agility to work at all levels and emotional resilience.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Align your credentials to Kiewit's project types
Kiewit runs large-scale energy and heavy civil projects, so credentials tied to power generation, pipeline, or industrial construction carry more weight than general commercial experience. A PMP or CCM alongside field-verified project delivery strengthens your profile before you apply.
Target roles in active construction districts
Kiewit staffs Construction Project Managers regionally around active project pipelines. Searching by district rather than headquarters gives you a clearer picture of where open requisitions actually sit and which offices are actively hiring for your experience level.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open sponsorship-eligible roles
Filter Construction Project Manager openings at Kiewit by visa type on Migrate Mate so you're only reviewing roles where sponsorship has been confirmed, saving you the back-and-forth of asking recruiters about eligibility upfront.
Clarify your OPT or TN status early in conversations
If you're on F-1 OPT or TN status, tell your Kiewit recruiter before the offer stage. Construction timelines are fixed, and your employer needs lead time to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before any H-1B petition can move forward with USCIS.
Prepare a portfolio of project ownership documentation
Kiewit's specialty occupation case for a Construction Project Manager often hinges on demonstrating that the role requires a specific engineering or construction management degree. Organize contracts, scope documents, and budget records that show you led projects requiring that level of technical judgment.
Account for PERM timing if you're targeting a Green Card
If Kiewit begins a PERM labor certification through DOL, the process typically runs nine to eighteen months before an I-140 petition can be filed. Starting that conversation at offer stage rather than after your first H-1B renewal prevents gaps in your long-term authorization.
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Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Project Managers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Project Manager roles. The process requires Kiewit to first file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, then submit an I-129 petition to USCIS on your behalf. Because H-1B cap-subject filings are tied to the annual lottery in April, timing your offer and onboarding around that window matters, though cap-exempt scenarios may apply in some cases.
How do I apply for Construction Project Manager jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where roles are listed by district and project type. To target sponsorship-eligible openings specifically, browse Construction Project Manager positions at Kiewit on Migrate Mate, which filters for roles where visa sponsorship is confirmed so you're not spending time on positions that won't support your status.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Construction Project Manager roles?
Kiewit has sponsored H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for this function. TN is a practical near-term option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. F-1 OPT and CPT support early-career candidates during or immediately after a qualifying degree program before transitioning to H-1B sponsorship.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Construction Project Manager roles?
Most Construction Project Manager openings at Kiewit require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, which also supports the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to H-1B petitions. Hands-on experience managing scope, schedule, and budget on energy or heavy civil projects is the practical differentiator, particularly for mid-level and senior roles.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Kiewit Construction Project Manager offer?
For H-1B sponsorship, Kiewit needs several weeks to prepare and certify the Labor Condition Application with DOL before filing with USCIS. Standard USCIS processing runs three to six months, though premium processing can reduce that to fifteen business days. If you're transitioning from OPT, your sixty-day grace period and cap-gap provisions affect how closely you need to coordinate your start date with the petition timeline.
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