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Program Manager jobs at Kiewit span large-scale energy construction and infrastructure projects, with the company maintaining a consistent record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function. If you're on a work visa or need sponsorship, Kiewit is a realistic target worth pursuing.
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Requisition ID: 178902
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: South Central District
Department: Surveying
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a sUAS Program Manager, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for a safe, accurate and efficient Survey Department. You will have responsibilities over contractual requirements, design model review and field survey operations, and should plan to spend around 30% of your time in the field observing and instructing the survey operations.
District Overview
Kiewit's South Central District has a home office in Westlake, Texas but leads work all over Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. However, 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.
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
Contractual Requirements:
- Includes knowing the PLS requirements for the project, what specific surveys are required for the design, as-built, monumentation and layout.
Design Model Review:
- Conducted to ensure the accuracy of the files prior to being used for survey field calculations.
- Coordinate with the designer the file types required for survey operations.
- Establish regular meetings with the designer to review and plan for design survey requests and design model file progression.
Field Survey Operations:
- Staffing of the survey department along with personnel and equipment schedules.
- Establish a project survey plan and outline specific field and office procedures.
- Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record keeping, field procedures and survey audits to ensure that all work is performed in an efficient and professional manner.
- Maintain the official set of plans for the survey department.
- Provide weekly staff training sessions to ensure a competent and qualified staff.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel and relocate needed
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- 10+ years’ experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field is required
- Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
- Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams
- Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity
- Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
- Committed to working safe and getting the job done right the first time
Working Conditions
- Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle stress and immediate deadlines
- Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management
- Possible travel throughout the U.S. and internationally
- Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours
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.
Clarify your OPT or CPT runway before the first interview
If you're on F-1 OPT, Kiewit will assess whether your remaining authorization covers the project start date. Know your exact end date and whether STEM OPT extension applies to your degree before any recruiter conversation.
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.
Use Migrate Mate to find open roles with sponsorship history
Searching general job boards won't surface Kiewit's sponsorship track record by role. Migrate Mate filters Program Manager openings at Kiewit specifically and surfaces positions where the company has a documented pattern of supporting international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa, and J-1 visa 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.