Project Program Manager Jobs at Kiewit with Visa Sponsorship
Project Program Manager jobs at Kiewit involve leading complex energy infrastructure projects, and the company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function. If you're targeting a long-term engineering management career in the U.S. energy sector, Kiewit is a realistic path.
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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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Align your credentials to Kiewit's project delivery model
Kiewit runs large-scale energy infrastructure projects that require demonstrated experience in EPC or construction program management. Frame your resume around scope control, schedule management, and cross-functional team leadership on capital projects, not general operations roles.
Target Kiewit's energy district offices directly
Kiewit operates through regional districts that staff their own Project Program Managers for energy work. Applying to district-level postings, rather than corporate-level roles, puts your application in front of the hiring managers who actually control headcount and sponsorship decisions.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
H-1B and TN sponsorship follow different timelines and eligibility rules. Raise your visa status early in the process so Kiewit's HR team can route you to the right filing path before an offer letter is drafted, avoiding delays at the final stage.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Kiewit roles by visa type
Filtering by sponsorship-confirmed employers saves time when you're targeting a specific company. Migrate Mate lets you browse open Project Program Manager positions at Kiewit and filter by the visa categories relevant to your status.
Prepare a specialty occupation justification for your role
USCIS requires H-1B petitions to demonstrate the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. For Project Program Manager positions, document that the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a directly related field, not just general business education.
Understand how PERM timing affects your green card start date
If you're targeting EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship at Kiewit, your priority date is set when DOL receives the PERM application. Starting that conversation with your employer during your first or second year on H-1B gives you the most favorable position in the backlog queue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Project Program Managers?
Yes. Kiewit has a demonstrated history of filing H-1B visa petitions for Project Program Manager roles, particularly in its energy division. The role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a degree in engineering or construction management. Sponsorship is generally tied to a specific project need, so roles with active project backlogs are the most viable targets.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Program Manager roles at Kiewit?
H-1B is the most common path for candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or another nonimmigrant status. Canadian and Mexican nationals working in qualifying engineering or management roles may be eligible for TN visa status. For longer-term U.S. residence, Kiewit has sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card petitions through PERM for employees in this function.
What qualifications and experience does Kiewit expect for Project Program Manager roles?
Kiewit typically expects a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or construction management, combined with hands-on field or project controls experience on large capital energy projects. Experience with EPC project delivery, cost forecasting, and schedule management is weighted heavily. Candidates with power generation, transmission, or energy storage project backgrounds are well-positioned.
How do I apply for Project Program Manager jobs at Kiewit?
Applications go through Kiewit's careers portal, where roles are posted by district and business unit. For international candidates seeking visa sponsorship, Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point, as it surfaces Kiewit's open Project Program Manager positions and filters by sponsorship eligibility so you can identify roles aligned with your visa category before applying directly.
How do I plan my timeline if I need Kiewit to sponsor my H-1B?
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with USCIS opening registration in early March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date and factor in the 60-day grace period. Raise sponsorship needs with Kiewit's recruiting team at least six months before your current work authorization expires to allow time for the petition process.