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Project Lead jobs at Kiewit span energy construction and infrastructure projects, from power generation to oil and gas facilities. The company has an established sponsorship process covering multiple work visa categories, making it a realistic target if you're building a career in project delivery and need work authorization.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 179785
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Equipment Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling and budgeting for the maximized utilization equipment fleet. In this role, you will deal with both day-to-day and long term fleet related issues focused on improved equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
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. The initial location for this project is in:
Monroe, LA
Indianapolis, IN
Abilene, TX
Hobbs, NM
Port Arthur, TX
Vicksburg, MS
Atlanta, GA
Omaha, NE
* Homer City, PA
Responsibilities
- Safety is your number one responsibility
- Ensure crews understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability.
- Interpret parts and service manuals for proper and timely diagnosis and repairs.
- Ensure accurate record keeping of daily tasks performed by maintenance team.
- Train and mentor entry level positions.
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management.
- 5+ years of equipment related experience.
- SAP and Microsoft experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Lift 50lbs, access equipment including tower cranes.
- Must be willing to travel and relocate as required
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction or mining site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
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: $114,000 - $135,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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: 179785
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Equipment Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling and budgeting for the maximized utilization equipment fleet. In this role, you will deal with both day-to-day and long term fleet related issues focused on improved equipment reliability and preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
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. The initial location for this project is in:
Monroe, LA
Indianapolis, IN
Abilene, TX
Hobbs, NM
Port Arthur, TX
Vicksburg, MS
Atlanta, GA
Omaha, NE
* Homer City, PA
Responsibilities
- Safety is your number one responsibility
- Ensure crews understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability.
- Interpret parts and service manuals for proper and timely diagnosis and repairs.
- Ensure accurate record keeping of daily tasks performed by maintenance team.
- Train and mentor entry level positions.
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management.
- 5+ years of equipment related experience.
- SAP and Microsoft experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Lift 50lbs, access equipment including tower cranes.
- Must be willing to travel and relocate as required
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction or mining site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
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: $114,000 - $135,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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 Project Lead Jobs at Kiewit
Align your credentials to Kiewit's project delivery model
Kiewit runs large-scale energy construction projects under tight schedules, so your resume should highlight direct field experience managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on EPC or heavy civil projects, not just office-side coordination roles.
Pursue PMP or OSHA certifications before applying
Kiewit's Project Lead postings consistently reference certifications alongside engineering degrees. A PMP credential or OSHA 30-hour card signals field readiness and strengthens your petition when your employer documents specialty occupation status to USCIS.
Target Kiewit's energy division openings specifically
Kiewit operates distinct business units for power, oil and gas, and industrial projects. Applying directly to energy division roles improves your fit score and ensures the sponsoring entity matches the project type on your Labor Condition Application filed with DOL.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified Project Lead openings
Not every job listing signals genuine sponsorship willingness. Use Migrate Mate to find Kiewit Project Lead roles confirmed to support work visa applicants, so you're spending time on applications that won't dead-end at the offer stage.
Clarify your visa timeline before the offer stage
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT end date before final interviews. Kiewit's project staffing timelines are rigid, and a gap between OPT expiration and H-1B cap-gap coverage can affect your start date on a job site with a fixed mobilization schedule.
Understand how PERM labor certification affects your timeline
Kiewit sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM requires DOL to certify no qualified U.S. workers were available. For Project Lead roles, document your unique project experience carefully so your employer can defend the specific requirements during recruitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Project Leads?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Project Lead roles. The position typically qualifies as a specialty occupation given the engineering degree requirements and technical scope of energy construction projects. Your employer files Form I-129 with USCIS, and if you're subject to the annual cap, your start date aligns with the October 1 fiscal year start.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Project Lead roles?
Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for most international hires in project management functions. F-1 OPT and CPT are used for early-career candidates still completing degrees. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. For longer-term pathways, Kiewit supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process with DOL.
How do I apply for Project Lead jobs at Kiewit?
You can search and apply through Kiewit's careers portal, where openings are posted by business unit and project type. To find roles that are confirmed to support visa sponsorship, browse Kiewit's Project Lead listings on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions open to work authorization. Tailor your application to the energy division and specific project scope listed.
What qualifications and experience does Kiewit expect for Project Lead roles?
Kiewit typically expects a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering combined with hands-on field experience managing crews and subcontractors on energy or heavy industrial projects. Familiarity with EPC project delivery, scheduling tools, and cost control is expected. Certifications like PMP or OSHA 30 strengthen your application and support specialty occupation documentation for H-1B purposes.
How do I plan my timeline for visa sponsorship when accepting a Project Lead offer at Kiewit?
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, confirm your remaining authorization window before the offer is finalized. H-1B cap filings open in March each year, with employment starting October 1 if selected. For TN visa holders, the process is faster and can be completed at the port of entry. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship typically begins after one to two years of employment.