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Kiewit hires Operations professionals across energy infrastructure projects, from field coordination to project controls and site management. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function, making it a viable target if you're building a U.S. career in energy operations.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179904
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Sr Operations Manager in Kiewit Water Facilities South District, you’ll lead impactful projects across water, wastewater, and power generation markets. This role offers more than just project oversight — it’s a chance to grow rapidly, take on complex challenges, and make a tangible difference across North America. We invest in your development through hands-on training and exposure to high-profile projects, empowering you to advance your career faster than you imagined.
District Overview
Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.
Location
Headquarters in our Westlake, TX office. Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career. When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage client relations, project administration, and direction of suppliers and subcontractors
- Competently manage all phases of planning and execution on projects or segments of work
- Ensure team capabilities align with project demands while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
- Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules, and budgets
- Serve as project representative with client, general contractor, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project reviews, and other meetings and correspondence
- Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed
- Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget, and/or schedule
- Ensure best practices such as safety, quality, environmental, and compliance standards are followed while executing the project on schedule and meeting quality expectations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university
- 10+ years of related experience and/or training, specifically in the water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or desalination plants
- Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, SharePoint
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: 179904
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Sr Operations Manager in Kiewit Water Facilities South District, you’ll lead impactful projects across water, wastewater, and power generation markets. This role offers more than just project oversight — it’s a chance to grow rapidly, take on complex challenges, and make a tangible difference across North America. We invest in your development through hands-on training and exposure to high-profile projects, empowering you to advance your career faster than you imagined.
District Overview
Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.
Location
Headquarters in our Westlake, TX office. Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career. When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage client relations, project administration, and direction of suppliers and subcontractors
- Competently manage all phases of planning and execution on projects or segments of work
- Ensure team capabilities align with project demands while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
- Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules, and budgets
- Serve as project representative with client, general contractor, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project reviews, and other meetings and correspondence
- Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed
- Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget, and/or schedule
- Ensure best practices such as safety, quality, environmental, and compliance standards are followed while executing the project on schedule and meeting quality expectations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university
- 10+ years of related experience and/or training, specifically in the water treatment, wastewater treatment and/or desalination plants
- Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, SharePoint
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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Frame your credentials around field-based competencies
Kiewit's Operations roles emphasize hands-on project delivery, not just theoretical knowledge. Translate your experience into concrete outcomes: equipment commissioning, crew oversight, schedule adherence, or site safety metrics that align with energy infrastructure work.
Target roles tied to active capital projects
Kiewit staffs Operations positions project by project, so openings often cluster around contract awards in power, oil and gas, or renewable energy. Monitoring construction industry news for Kiewit project announcements can signal where hiring will open before jobs are posted.
Clarify your OPT or TN status early in conversations
Kiewit sponsors multiple visa types for Operations roles, including TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals. If you're on F-1 OPT, flag your STEM extension eligibility upfront so the recruiter can plan the H-1B sponsorship timeline around your work authorization window.
Understand how H-1B timing affects your start date
If you need H-1B sponsorship, USCIS's October 1 fiscal year start date is fixed. Work backward from that date with your recruiter so the I-129 petition is filed in April and your offer letter reflects the cap-gap period if you're transitioning from F-1 OPT.
Use Migrate Mate to surface Operations openings at Kiewit
Kiewit posts Operations roles across multiple business units and geographies, making it easy to miss relevant openings. Migrate Mate filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers in energy, so you can find current Kiewit Operations positions matched to your sponsorship needs in one place.
Prepare your credential evaluation before the offer stage
For PERM-based Green Card pathways under EB-2 or EB-3, DOL requires documented proof that your foreign degree meets U.S. equivalency standards. Getting a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before negotiations start removes a common bottleneck that can delay your sponsorship filing.
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Find Operations at Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Operations roles?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Operations positions. The company operates across energy, power, and infrastructure sectors that frequently require specialized talent, and it has an established process for supporting H-1B petitions. If you're in the H-1B lottery selection window, confirm your offer timeline with the recruiter so USCIS filing deadlines in April are met without affecting your start date.
How do I apply for Operations jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where Operations roles are listed by business unit and project location. Tailoring your resume to reflect field operations experience in energy or heavy construction strengthens your application. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse current Kiewit Operations openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which saves time if you have a specific work authorization requirement.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Operations positions?
Kiewit sponsors H-1B, TN, J-1, and F-1 OPT and CPT visas for Operations roles, and supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways for longer-term hires. TN is a practical option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying Operations occupations. The right visa type depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Operations roles?
Kiewit typically looks for candidates with a degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field, combined with hands-on experience in energy or heavy civil project environments. For H-1B or PERM-based sponsorship, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, so job titles and responsibilities should reflect work requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Kiewit Operations hire?
Timeline depends on the visa type. TN and H-1B cap-exempt scenarios can move quickly, sometimes within weeks. Standard H-1B sponsorship follows the annual April filing cycle, with work authorization starting October 1 at the earliest. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 typically takes one to three years from initial DOL filing through USCIS approval, depending on your priority date and country of birth.
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