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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 181678
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) is seeking an experienced Architectural / Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building projects across a diverse portfolio including Federal & Government, Nuclear, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Sports Facilities & Stadiums, Transit & Aviation, and Education facilities. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of engineering and architectural design efforts—from early concept through construction support—while leading integrated teams of engineers, architects, and technical specialists. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in building systems design, a technical background in architect, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or structural engineering, proven leadership of multi-discipline teams, and the ability to deliver high-quality projects in fast-paced, client-driven environments.
District Overview
Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) delivers fully integrated design and engineering solutions for some of North America’s most complex and high visibility infrastructure, energy and building programs. Working hand in hand with Kiewit’s construction operations, the group provides coordinated Progressive Design Build (PDB), Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) and other alternative delivery models, that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and drives innovative, cost-effective outcomes. Powered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers, KAE focuses on creating high performance, sustainable facilities across key growth markets including Power, Industrial, Nuclear, Federal, Aviation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, and Commercial Buildings. The team supports sophisticated projects in sectors such as government, nuclear, transportation/transit and education, delivering scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client’s operational, regulatory, and long-term needs.
Location
This role can be based out of the following locations: Federal Way WA, Woodcliff Lake NJ, and Manhattan NY. We are looking for individuals that are local to those areas and offer some flexibility for hybrid work out of those offices. Expected travel of up to 25%.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery:
- Lead multi-disciplinary design teams (mechanical, electrical, structural, architecture, civil, and specialty disciplines) on complex building projects.
- Manage projects through all phases: conceptual, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction support.
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Ensure projects meet technical, quality, safety, constructability, and client expectations.
Client & Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, including government agencies and institutional owners.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, and design reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Technical & Design Oversight:
- Provide leadership and oversight on building systems integration, ensuring coordination across engineering and architecture disciplines.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including those relevant to specialized markets (e.g., healthcare, federal, aviation).
- Drive innovative design solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and constructability.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor engineering and architectural staff; promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with construction teams to ensure design-build excellence and seamless project execution.
- Coordinate closely with estimating, procurement, construction operations, and field teams.
Business Development & Strategy Support:
- Support pursuit efforts including proposal development, scope definition, fee development, and interview presentations.
- Contribute to market growth strategies across key sectors such as mission critical, healthcare, and infrastructure-related facilities.
- Identify opportunities to enhance KAE’s position in the buildings market.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and design of building systems with progressive project leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture teams.
- Experience delivering projects in one or more of the following sectors:
- Federal / Government
- Healthcare
- Mission Critical (Data Centers/Water/Wastewater)
- Sports & Entertainment
- Transit & Aviation
- Education
- Nuclear
- Industrial
- Power
- Strong understanding of design-build delivery methods and integrated project delivery.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (RA).
- Experience working on large, complex Design-Build/Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects.
- Experience in early project development and contract models such as Progressive Design Build (PDB) or Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital design tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).
- Experience working with or within construction organizations or contractor-led design environments.
Other titles: Architectural Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Building Project Manager, Building Associate Project Manager, Architectural Associate Project Manager, Engineering Associate Project Manager
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.
Base Compensation:
$165,000 - $215,000
(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: 181678
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) is seeking an experienced Architectural / Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building projects across a diverse portfolio including Federal & Government, Nuclear, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Sports Facilities & Stadiums, Transit & Aviation, and Education facilities. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of engineering and architectural design efforts—from early concept through construction support—while leading integrated teams of engineers, architects, and technical specialists. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in building systems design, a technical background in architect, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and/or structural engineering, proven leadership of multi-discipline teams, and the ability to deliver high-quality projects in fast-paced, client-driven environments.
District Overview
Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) delivers fully integrated design and engineering solutions for some of North America’s most complex and high visibility infrastructure, energy and building programs. Working hand in hand with Kiewit’s construction operations, the group provides coordinated Progressive Design Build (PDB), Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) and other alternative delivery models, that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and drives innovative, cost-effective outcomes. Powered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers, KAE focuses on creating high performance, sustainable facilities across key growth markets including Power, Industrial, Nuclear, Federal, Aviation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, and Commercial Buildings. The team supports sophisticated projects in sectors such as government, nuclear, transportation/transit and education, delivering scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client’s operational, regulatory, and long-term needs.
Location
This role can be based out of the following locations: Federal Way WA, Woodcliff Lake NJ, and Manhattan NY. We are looking for individuals that are local to those areas and offer some flexibility for hybrid work out of those offices. Expected travel of up to 25%.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery:
- Lead multi-disciplinary design teams (mechanical, electrical, structural, architecture, civil, and specialty disciplines) on complex building projects.
- Manage projects through all phases: conceptual, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction support.
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
- Ensure projects meet technical, quality, safety, constructability, and client expectations.
Client & Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, including government agencies and institutional owners.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, and design reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Technical & Design Oversight:
- Provide leadership and oversight on building systems integration, ensuring coordination across engineering and architecture disciplines.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including those relevant to specialized markets (e.g., healthcare, federal, aviation).
- Drive innovative design solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and constructability.
Team Leadership & Collaboration:
- Lead and mentor engineering and architectural staff; promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with construction teams to ensure design-build excellence and seamless project execution.
- Coordinate closely with estimating, procurement, construction operations, and field teams.
Business Development & Strategy Support:
- Support pursuit efforts including proposal development, scope definition, fee development, and interview presentations.
- Contribute to market growth strategies across key sectors such as mission critical, healthcare, and infrastructure-related facilities.
- Identify opportunities to enhance KAE’s position in the buildings market.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and design of building systems with progressive project leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture teams.
- Experience delivering projects in one or more of the following sectors:
- Federal / Government
- Healthcare
- Mission Critical (Data Centers/Water/Wastewater)
- Sports & Entertainment
- Transit & Aviation
- Education
- Nuclear
- Industrial
- Power
- Strong understanding of design-build delivery methods and integrated project delivery.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (RA).
- Experience working on large, complex Design-Build/Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects.
- Experience in early project development and contract models such as Progressive Design Build (PDB) or Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and digital design tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).
- Experience working with or within construction organizations or contractor-led design environments.
Other titles: Architectural Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Building Project Manager, Building Associate Project Manager, Architectural Associate Project Manager, Engineering Associate Project Manager
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.
Base Compensation:
$165,000 - $215,000
(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.