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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 178714
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Business Development & Proposals
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The HDD Business Development Manager is responsible for growing our trenchless construction business by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing horizontal directional drilling opportunities across energy, power, communications, water, and industrial markets. This role leads the market intelligence, client engagement, opportunity shaping, and win strategy and partners closely with operations, estimating, engineering, and leadership to develop competitive proposals and deliver reliable forecasts. Success requires strong knowledge of HDD means and methods (including large-diameter and long-run installations), exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable pursuit plans. We offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building some of the most impressive projects on earth. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit has been rated by ENR as the #1 Design/Build contractor in North America and has the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our Underground Division has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. Our long standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM soft ground, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation, tunnel rehab and numerous trenchless methods.
Location
In this role, our expectation is that you are willing to go where the work is. Our projects are located across North America. This position is based out of our Omaha, NE HQ, with up to 60% travel required. Position could qualify for more flexible remote work based on the candidates experience.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Engagement:
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of HDD opportunities through proactive outreach, industry networking, and client/account planning.
- Develop and execute pursuit strategies (win themes, differentiators, teaming, and pricing approach) for targeted HDD projects.
- Serve as the primary client contact during pursuits; lead discovery meetings, pre-bid conversations, and solution workshops.
- Partner with estimating and operations to develop accurate budgets, production assumptions, and risk-based pricing for HDD scopes.
- Provide HDD technical insight to shape solutions (bore planning concepts, drilling fluid strategy, pullback/logistics, and constructability).
- Track market conditions, competitor activity, and client capital programs; communicate actionable intelligence to leadership.
- Represent the company at conferences and industry events; support brand presence and strategic partnerships within the trenchless market.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of experience in trenchless construction and/or HDD (operations, estimating, project management, or business development), with demonstrated client-facing responsibility.
- Working knowledge of HDD means and methods including bore planning concepts, drilling fluids, reaming, product pipe installation, and risk management for long-run/large-diameter work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage with owners, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Experience pursuing HDD scopes for power (underground transmission/distribution), renewables interconnects, midstream/pipelines, or communications.
- Track record of selling and delivering complex trenchless projects (river crossings, congested corridors, high consequence areas).
- Familiarity with geotechnical risk, inadvertent return mitigation, and permitting considerations affecting HDD work.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 178714
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Underground District
Department: Business Development & Proposals
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
The HDD Business Development Manager is responsible for growing our trenchless construction business by identifying, qualifying, and pursuing horizontal directional drilling opportunities across energy, power, communications, water, and industrial markets. This role leads the market intelligence, client engagement, opportunity shaping, and win strategy and partners closely with operations, estimating, engineering, and leadership to develop competitive proposals and deliver reliable forecasts. Success requires strong knowledge of HDD means and methods (including large-diameter and long-run installations), exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to translate client needs into actionable pursuit plans. We offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building some of the most impressive projects on earth. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.
District Overview
Kiewit has been rated by ENR as the #1 Design/Build contractor in North America and has the experience, technology and equipment to complete even the most complex tunneling projects. Our Underground Division has been constructing underground facilities (tunneling, deep foundations) since 1949, and has completed more than 100 underground-related projects totaling more than $1B. Our long standing success is built on our depth of expertise, safety record, access to specialty equipment and the ability to self-perform work. We are recognized as a leader in the tunneling industry and our services include TBM Rock, TBM soft ground, sequential excavation, drill and blast, shaft excavation, tunnel rehab and numerous trenchless methods.
Location
In this role, our expectation is that you are willing to go where the work is. Our projects are located across North America. This position is based out of our Omaha, NE HQ, with up to 60% travel required. Position could qualify for more flexible remote work based on the candidates experience.
Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Engagement:
- Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of HDD opportunities through proactive outreach, industry networking, and client/account planning.
- Develop and execute pursuit strategies (win themes, differentiators, teaming, and pricing approach) for targeted HDD projects.
- Serve as the primary client contact during pursuits; lead discovery meetings, pre-bid conversations, and solution workshops.
- Partner with estimating and operations to develop accurate budgets, production assumptions, and risk-based pricing for HDD scopes.
- Provide HDD technical insight to shape solutions (bore planning concepts, drilling fluid strategy, pullback/logistics, and constructability).
- Track market conditions, competitor activity, and client capital programs; communicate actionable intelligence to leadership.
- Represent the company at conferences and industry events; support brand presence and strategic partnerships within the trenchless market.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 10+ years of experience in trenchless construction and/or HDD (operations, estimating, project management, or business development), with demonstrated client-facing responsibility.
- Working knowledge of HDD means and methods including bore planning concepts, drilling fluids, reaming, product pipe installation, and risk management for long-run/large-diameter work.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to engage with owners, engineers, and internal leadership.
- Experience pursuing HDD scopes for power (underground transmission/distribution), renewables interconnects, midstream/pipelines, or communications.
- Track record of selling and delivering complex trenchless projects (river crossings, congested corridors, high consequence areas).
- Familiarity with geotechnical risk, inadvertent return mitigation, and permitting considerations affecting HDD work.
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.
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.
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.
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Does Kiewit sponsor H-1B visas for Project Program Managers?
Yes. Kiewit has a demonstrated history of filing H-1B 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 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.
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