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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180118
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a proven Engineering Project Manager to lead the technical delivery of complex Industrial and Municipal Water projects across North America. This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, constructability, and client-focused execution—and who wants to play a visible role in shaping the future of critical water infrastructure. In this position, you will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water treatment, reuse, and remediation solutions that have a direct, lasting impact on communities and industries. You’ll oversee projects from early engineering through construction and commissioning, ensuring design solutions transition seamlessly into field execution. Our Engineering Project Managers report directly to senior industrial leadership and are trusted partners in delivering projects that define Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, engineering drives our projects—but construction leads them. Your understanding of how designs are built, sequenced, and executed in the field will be critical to your success. If you’re motivated by ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to lead high-profile water programs with scale and complexity, we want to talk with you.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. (KEG) is a full-service engineering firm supporting Kiewit’s construction-led delivery model across the Water, Infrastructure, Industrial, Power, Nuclear, and Oil, Gas & Chemical markets. With more than 3,500 engineers and design professionals, KEG delivers integrated engineering solutions backed by 140+ years of construction expertise. The Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) district is a multi-disciplinary team of process, mechanical, piping, electrical, I&C, structural, civil, and architectural professionals focused on collaborative delivery models for complex water projects. KIWE delivers water projects throughout North America, including:
- Municipal & Industrial Water Treatment
- Water Reuse & Advanced Treatment
- Desalination
- Groundwater Remediation
- Stormwater Recycling
- Wastewater & Biosolids Treatment
Our teams partner closely with construction to deliver constructible, cost-effective, and operationally sound solutions for our clients.
Location
KIWE has area offices in Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City area), Lone Tree, CO (Denver area) and Westlake, TX (DFW area). Remote candidates may be considered, with up to 50% travel to an area office and project sites as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water projects.
- Own the engineering scope, budget, and schedule, including effective and fair change management.
- Partner closely with construction, estimating, and scheduling teams to ensure designs support safe, efficient field execution.
- Establish and drive project goals, technical strategies, and performance expectations aligned with business and operational objectives.
- Develop discipline-specific strategies for talent development, technology adoption, quality, and risk management.
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers with a “train your replacement” mindset, building long-term organizational capability.
- Collaborate with Engineering Department Managers to align staffing plans with evolving project and market needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks that could impact project outcomes or company reputation.
- Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital tools, identifying practical applications for project delivery.
- Develop and execute clear project communication plans, ensuring teams remain aligned, informed, and engaged.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) from an accredited program.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, preferably within the water market.
- 5+ years of experience leading engineering project teams, preferably within water, wastewater, or industrial markets.
- Strong technical background in complex water or industrial systems, with demonstrated experience managing engineering resources.
- Experience across related markets welcomed (Water/Wastewater, Industrial Power, OGC, Chemical Processing, Bioprocessing, Advanced Manufacturing).
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, construction teams, and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex design and execution challenges.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; adaptable, collaborative, and systems-oriented.
- Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling, and cost management principles.
Working Conditions
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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.
- FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
$135,000/yr - $185,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/19/2026 - 04/30/2026
We offer our full-time 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: 180118
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a proven Engineering Project Manager to lead the technical delivery of complex Industrial and Municipal Water projects across North America. This role is ideal for an engineering leader who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, constructability, and client-focused execution—and who wants to play a visible role in shaping the future of critical water infrastructure. In this position, you will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water treatment, reuse, and remediation solutions that have a direct, lasting impact on communities and industries. You’ll oversee projects from early engineering through construction and commissioning, ensuring design solutions transition seamlessly into field execution. Our Engineering Project Managers report directly to senior industrial leadership and are trusted partners in delivering projects that define Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, engineering drives our projects—but construction leads them. Your understanding of how designs are built, sequenced, and executed in the field will be critical to your success. If you’re motivated by ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to lead high-profile water programs with scale and complexity, we want to talk with you.
District Overview
Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc. (KEG) is a full-service engineering firm supporting Kiewit’s construction-led delivery model across the Water, Infrastructure, Industrial, Power, Nuclear, and Oil, Gas & Chemical markets. With more than 3,500 engineers and design professionals, KEG delivers integrated engineering solutions backed by 140+ years of construction expertise. The Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) district is a multi-disciplinary team of process, mechanical, piping, electrical, I&C, structural, civil, and architectural professionals focused on collaborative delivery models for complex water projects. KIWE delivers water projects throughout North America, including:
- Municipal & Industrial Water Treatment
- Water Reuse & Advanced Treatment
- Desalination
- Groundwater Remediation
- Stormwater Recycling
- Wastewater & Biosolids Treatment
Our teams partner closely with construction to deliver constructible, cost-effective, and operationally sound solutions for our clients.
Location
KIWE has area offices in Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City area), Lone Tree, CO (Denver area) and Westlake, TX (DFW area). Remote candidates may be considered, with up to 50% travel to an area office and project sites as required.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary engineering teams delivering water projects.
- Own the engineering scope, budget, and schedule, including effective and fair change management.
- Partner closely with construction, estimating, and scheduling teams to ensure designs support safe, efficient field execution.
- Establish and drive project goals, technical strategies, and performance expectations aligned with business and operational objectives.
- Develop discipline-specific strategies for talent development, technology adoption, quality, and risk management.
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers with a “train your replacement” mindset, building long-term organizational capability.
- Collaborate with Engineering Department Managers to align staffing plans with evolving project and market needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks that could impact project outcomes or company reputation.
- Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital tools, identifying practical applications for project delivery.
- Develop and execute clear project communication plans, ensuring teams remain aligned, informed, and engaged.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related field) from an accredited program.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, preferably within the water market.
- 5+ years of experience leading engineering project teams, preferably within water, wastewater, or industrial markets.
- Strong technical background in complex water or industrial systems, with demonstrated experience managing engineering resources.
- Experience across related markets welcomed (Water/Wastewater, Industrial Power, OGC, Chemical Processing, Bioprocessing, Advanced Manufacturing).
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, construction teams, and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex design and execution challenges.
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; adaptable, collaborative, and systems-oriented.
- Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling, and cost management principles.
Working Conditions
Insert here
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.
- FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
$135,000/yr - $185,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/19/2026 - 04/30/2026
We offer our full-time 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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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.
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Find Project Lead at Kiewit JobsFrequently 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.
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