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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 178714
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Business Development & Proposals
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The HDD Business Development Manager is responsible for growing our trenchless construction business by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing horizontal directional drilling opportunities across energy, power, communications, water, and industrial markets. This role leads the market intelligence, client engagement, opportunity shaping, and win strategy and partners closely with operations, estimating, engineering, and leadership to develop competitive proposals and deliver reliable forecasts. Success requires strong knowledge of HDD means and methods (including large-diameter and long-run installations), exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable pursuit plans. We offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building some of the most impressive projects on earth. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit has been rated by ENR as the #1 Design/Build contractor in North America and has the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our Underground Division has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. Our long standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM soft ground, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation, tunnel rehab and numerous trenchless methods.
Location
In this role, our expectation is that you are willing to go where the work is. Our projects are located across North America. This position is based out of our Omaha, NE HQ, with up to 60% travel required. Position could qualify for more flexible remote work based on the candidates experience.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Engagement:
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of HDD opportunities through proactive outreach, industry networking, and client/account planning.
- Develop and execute pursuit strategies (win themes, differentiators, teaming, and pricing approach) for targeted HDD projects.
- Serve as the primary client contact during pursuits; lead discovery meetings, pre-bid conversations, and solution workshops.
- Partner with estimating and operations to develop accurate budgets, production assumptions, and risk-based pricing for HDD scopes.
- Provide HDD technical insight to shape solutions (bore planning concepts, drilling fluid strategy, pullback/logistics, and constructability).
- Track market conditions, competitor activity, and client capital programs; communicate actionable intelligence to leadership.
- Represent the company at conferences and industry events; support brand presence and strategic partnerships within the trenchless market.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of experience in trenchless construction and/or HDD (operations, estimating, project management, or business development), with demonstrated client-facing responsibility.
- Working knowledge of HDD means and methods including bore planning concepts, drilling fluids, reaming, product pipe installation, and risk management for long-run/large-diameter work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage with owners, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Experience pursuing HDD scopes for power (underground transmission/distribution), renewables interconnects, midstream/pipelines, or communications.
- Track record of selling and delivering complex trenchless projects (river crossings, congested corridors, high consequence areas).
- Familiarity with geotechnical risk, inadvertent return mitigation, and permitting considerations affecting HDD work.
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: 178714
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Business Development & Proposals
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The HDD Business Development Manager is responsible for growing our trenchless construction business by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing horizontal directional drilling opportunities across energy, power, communications, water, and industrial markets. This role leads the market intelligence, client engagement, opportunity shaping, and win strategy and partners closely with operations, estimating, engineering, and leadership to develop competitive proposals and deliver reliable forecasts. Success requires strong knowledge of HDD means and methods (including large-diameter and long-run installations), exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable pursuit plans. We offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building some of the most impressive projects on earth. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit has been rated by ENR as the #1 Design/Build contractor in North America and has the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our Underground Division has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. Our long standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM soft ground, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation, tunnel rehab and numerous trenchless methods.
Location
In this role, our expectation is that you are willing to go where the work is. Our projects are located across North America. This position is based out of our Omaha, NE HQ, with up to 60% travel required. Position could qualify for more flexible remote work based on the candidates experience.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Engagement:
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of HDD opportunities through proactive outreach, industry networking, and client/account planning.
- Develop and execute pursuit strategies (win themes, differentiators, teaming, and pricing approach) for targeted HDD projects.
- Serve as the primary client contact during pursuits; lead discovery meetings, pre-bid conversations, and solution workshops.
- Partner with estimating and operations to develop accurate budgets, production assumptions, and risk-based pricing for HDD scopes.
- Provide HDD technical insight to shape solutions (bore planning concepts, drilling fluid strategy, pullback/logistics, and constructability).
- Track market conditions, competitor activity, and client capital programs; communicate actionable intelligence to leadership.
- Represent the company at conferences and industry events; support brand presence and strategic partnerships within the trenchless market.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of experience in trenchless construction and/or HDD (operations, estimating, project management, or business development), with demonstrated client-facing responsibility.
- Working knowledge of HDD means and methods including bore planning concepts, drilling fluids, reaming, product pipe installation, and risk management for long-run/large-diameter work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage with owners, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Experience pursuing HDD scopes for power (underground transmission/distribution), renewables interconnects, midstream/pipelines, or communications.
- Track record of selling and delivering complex trenchless projects (river crossings, congested corridors, high consequence areas).
- Familiarity with geotechnical risk, inadvertent return mitigation, and permitting considerations affecting HDD work.
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 construction project delivery
Kiewit's Program Manager roles center on EPC and large capital projects in energy. Tailor your resume to show scope management, schedule control, and multi-site delivery experience rather than general operations management.
Target postings that list multiple project types
Kiewit staffs Program Managers across power generation, renewables, and industrial construction simultaneously. Applying to roles tied to active project pipelines in your discipline, not just open headcount, improves your odds of a sponsorship-inclusive offer.
Understand how TN status fits a Program Manager title
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status for engineering management roles, but the TN category must align with your specific job duties and degree. Confirm with USCIS guidance that your role qualifies before assuming TN is available.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment during the offer stage
Kiewit's recruiting process moves quickly once an offer is extended. Ask explicitly during offer negotiation whether the role includes H-1B petition filing or PERM-based Green Card support, and get that commitment in writing before you accept.
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Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. The company operates across energy, power, and industrial construction projects that require experienced project leadership, and it has a history of filing H-1B petitions for qualified candidates in this function. Sponsorship is typically tied to specific project needs, so roles aligned with active capital programs are the strongest targets.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Program Manager roles?
Kiewit supports several visa categories for Program Managers, including H-1B, TN, and J-1 for temporary work authorization, and EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa classifications for candidates pursuing permanent residence. F-1 OPT and CPT are also utilized for candidates completing degree programs in engineering or construction management. The appropriate category depends on your nationality, degree, and employment timeline.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Program Manager positions?
Kiewit's Program Manager roles in energy and construction typically require a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field, combined with direct experience managing large capital or EPC projects. Demonstrated ability to oversee scope, budget, schedule, and cross-functional teams on multi-site projects is the practical standard. PMP certification strengthens a candidacy but is rarely listed as a hard requirement.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Kiewit?
You can apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal, where openings are posted by region and project type. For a faster view of roles where Kiewit has a documented sponsorship track record for Program Managers, browse listings on Migrate Mate, which aggregates positions filtered by visa sponsorship history. Tailor your application to the specific project discipline listed in the posting, as Kiewit evaluates candidates against active project requirements.
How do I plan my timeline if Kiewit is sponsoring my H-1B?
H-1B petitions are subject to the annual cap with a lottery selection process that runs in March for an October 1 start date. If you're already on OPT or a cap-exempt status, Kiewit can file outside the lottery window. Confirm whether your situation requires a cap-subject filing and build your job search timeline backward from the April lottery registration deadline to avoid gaps in work authorization.
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