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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 field requirements
Kiewit's energy project management roles typically require a construction management or engineering degree alongside field experience. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before applying so it's ready when sponsorship discussions begin.
Target roles tied to active energy projects
Kiewit staffs Project Managers against specific project awards in power, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. Searching by region where Kiewit has active contracts increases your odds of finding a role with immediate sponsorship urgency rather than a pipeline posting.
Search verified sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Project Manager openings at Kiewit by visa type, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship for your specific category has actually been used, not just assumed based on company size.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
Kiewit sponsors multiple visa types for this role, including H-1B and TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals. Knowing which category fits your situation lets you respond clearly if a recruiter asks about your sponsorship needs during an offer conversation.
Understand H-1B cap timing relative to your start date
If you need a new H-1B, USCIS only accepts cap-subject petitions in April for an October 1 start date. Discuss this constraint with Kiewit's hiring team early so your offer timeline accounts for the registration window.
Prepare a project portfolio that reflects infrastructure scale
Kiewit interviewers for Project Manager roles focus on budget ownership, subcontractor management, and schedule delivery on large capital projects. Document specific project values and scope in your resume before outreach so sponsorship conversations don't stall on qualification reviews.
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Find Project Manager at Kiewit JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Project Managers?
Yes, Kiewit sponsors H-1B visas for Project Manager roles. Project management positions in energy infrastructure typically qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria, since the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field. If you're cap-subject, your offer timing needs to align with the annual H-1B registration window in March.
Which visa types does Kiewit commonly use for Project Manager roles?
Kiewit uses H-1B for most internationally sponsored Project Manager hires, but also sponsors TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering and management occupations, as well as supporting F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates. Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM labor certification is available for longer-term hires, typically after an initial period in the role.
How do I apply for Project Manager jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where Project Manager postings are listed by district and project type. For international candidates who need visa sponsorship, browsing open roles on Migrate Mate first lets you filter by visa category and confirm sponsorship eligibility before submitting a direct application, which saves time if a particular posting isn't sponsorship-eligible.
What qualifications does Kiewit expect for Project Manager roles in energy?
Kiewit's energy Project Manager roles typically require a degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or construction management, combined with direct field experience on large capital projects. Experience managing subcontractors, owning project schedules, and working on power generation, oil and gas, or industrial construction projects carries the most weight. Professional certifications like PMP are valued but generally secondary to hands-on field leadership experience.
How do I plan my timeline if Kiewit offers me a Project Manager role requiring H-1B sponsorship?
If you're outside the U.S. or need a new cap-subject H-1B, USCIS's annual registration opens in March for an October 1 start. Kiewit's HR team will file the petition on your behalf, but you should have your credential evaluation, degree transcripts, and employment verification documents ready before an offer is finalized. Delays in document collection are the most common reason sponsorship timelines slip after an offer is extended.
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