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Requisition ID: 180034
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Lead Field Engineer, you will work with various team members from different projects to manage the overall performance for construction projects and have direct client relations responsibility. You will also provide oversight of the estimation and complete project management of multiple project teams. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing union craft force. Kiewit Power Construction builds major EPC power plants and solar projects throughout North America.
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
- Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.
- Assists and supports Executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
- Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
- Provide Strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships.
- Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds long-term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
- Oversight and Collaboration during the Preconstruction, Estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
- Leads Contract negotiations, solutions, and development.
- Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.
- Senior Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, client relations.
- Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, and retention.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
- 10+ years’ experience in Power Construction market.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position.
- Prior experience serving as Project Manager or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
- Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
- Staff Management.
- Project Management.
- Business Process Management.
- Business Administration.
- Public Speaking and Presentations.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition ID: 180034
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Lead Field Engineer, you will work with various team members from different projects to manage the overall performance for construction projects and have direct client relations responsibility. You will also provide oversight of the estimation and complete project management of multiple project teams. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing union craft force. Kiewit Power Construction builds major EPC power plants and solar projects throughout North America.
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
- Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.
- Assists and supports Executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
- Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
- Provide Strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships.
- Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds long-term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
- Oversight and Collaboration during the Preconstruction, Estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
- Leads Contract negotiations, solutions, and development.
- Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.
- Senior Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, client relations.
- Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, and retention.
Qualifications
- Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
- 10+ years’ experience in Power Construction market.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position.
- Prior experience serving as Project Manager or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
- Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
- Staff Management.
- Project Management.
- Business Process Management.
- Business Administration.
- Public Speaking and Presentations.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Translate field credentials into U.S. equivalents
Kiewit evaluates Project Management Leads on demonstrated delivery of energy infrastructure projects. If your credentials come from outside the U.S., get a NACES-member evaluation done early so your degree aligns with what the H-1B specialty occupation standard requires.
Target roles tied to active project awards
Kiewit staffs Project Management Leads against specific contract wins in energy. Searching for roles tied to announced project awards, rather than open requisitions alone, helps you time your application when sponsorship decisions are actively being made.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified Kiewit openings
Not every Project Management Lead posting at Kiewit surfaces on general job boards with sponsorship details attached. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Kiewit roles that have confirmed visa sponsorship history, saving time on applications that go nowhere.
Understand how PERM timing affects your start date
If Kiewit sponsors you on an employment-based Green Card path through PERM, the DOL recruitment and audit window adds months before USCIS can adjudicate the petition. Build that into your expected start date conversation during offer negotiations.
Prepare a project portfolio before your first interview
Kiewit Project Management Lead interviews typically probe scope, budget accountability, and subcontractor oversight on real projects. Having a documented record of energy project milestones you owned strengthens both your candidacy and the evidentiary package your attorney will need for sponsorship.
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Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Project Management Leads?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Project Management Lead roles. The position generally qualifies as a specialty occupation given the degree requirements tied to engineering, construction management, or a related field. Kiewit's legal and HR teams handle the Labor Condition Application filing with the DOL and the subsequent I-129 petition with USCIS, but you should confirm sponsorship intent early in the hiring process rather than assuming it at the offer stage.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Management Lead roles at Kiewit?
The H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path for this role. Canadian and Mexican nationals working in eligible engineering or management categories can also pursue TN status, which avoids the H-1B lottery entirely. For candidates with longer-term plans, Kiewit has sponsored employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories via the PERM labor certification process. F-1 OPT and CPT are also options for recent graduates in qualifying degree programs before transitioning to employer-sponsored status.
How do I apply for Project Management Lead jobs at Kiewit?
You can apply directly through Kiewit's careers portal, but listings don't always specify whether sponsorship is available for a given opening. Migrate Mate is the recommended way to browse Project Management Lead roles at Kiewit that have a confirmed visa sponsorship track record, so you're not spending time on applications that won't move forward for international candidates. Tailor your resume to reflect specific energy project delivery experience and quantifiable outcomes rather than general management responsibilities.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Project Management Lead candidates?
Kiewit typically looks for a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, along with substantial hands-on experience managing large-scale energy or industrial construction projects. Demonstrated accountability for project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination carries significant weight. PMP certification is valued but not always required. For H-1B purposes, the degree field needs to align directly with the role's core functions, so generalist backgrounds without a clear specialty occupation link can complicate sponsorship.
How do I plan my timeline if Kiewit is sponsoring my H-1B?
The H-1B cap lottery runs once a year, with USCIS accepting registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you're selected, Kiewit files the full petition after registration. If you're on F-1 OPT when you receive an offer, your OPT period and the cap-gap provision may bridge the gap to October 1. Premium processing is available for faster USCIS adjudication, but the lottery itself can't be expedited, so starting the conversation with Kiewit's HR team well before the March window is critical.
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