Kiewit Corporation

Construction Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Kiewit Corporation$179K — $188K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline OR equivalent experience (12+ years in lieu of degree)
  • 8+ years of Project Management experience in large-scale engineering or construction projects
  • Experience delivering projects in Advanced Technology Facilities, data centers, power, or industrial sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and lead conceptual estimating efforts
  • Strong understanding of project controls, cost management, and scheduling principles
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and with minimized risk

Responsibilities

  • Lead project execution by owning scope, schedule, and budget from development through construction
  • Provide direction to estimators and engineers during preconstruction and collaborative delivery phases
  • Develop and manage project schedules, including sequencing and work breakdown structures
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions
  • Partner with project controls and finance teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
  • Support business development and proposal efforts, contributing to win strategies and pricing approaches
  • Communicate project status and key updates to executive leadership, clients, and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181188

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager (MEP focus) to lead large-scale projects exceeding $500 million within Advanced Technology Facilities (ATF), including data centers, semiconductor facilities, and battery manufacturing plants.

In this role, you will drive project success from preconstruction through execution, leading cross-functional teams across estimating, engineering, procurement, and construction. You will play a critical role in developing win strategies, conceptual estimates, and execution plans that ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include partnering with estimating teams to develop competitive and accurate pricing, influencing design through constructability and value management, coordinating with stakeholders and trade partners, and supporting proposal development for complex EPC and self-perform work.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District provides direct-hire construction services for complex industrial and mission-critical projects across North America. Our portfolio includes:
  • Data Centers & Mission Critical Facilities
  • Advanced Manufacturing (Semiconductor, Battery, etc.)
  • Energy & Power Infrastructure
  • Water & Industrial Processing

Projects range from smaller capital work to multi-billion-dollar EPC developments, all executed with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Location

This is a full-time, project-based role supporting projects across North America.
  • Travel and site presence required for project duration (2-3 years)
  • Assignments may vary across the U.S. and Canada
  • Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for projects


Responsibilities

  • Lead project execution by owning scope, schedule, and budget from development through construction
  • Provide direction to estimators and engineers during preconstruction and collaborative delivery phases
  • Participate in design coordination and task force meetings, ensuring constructability and execution alignment
  • Develop and manage project schedules, including sequencing and work breakdown structures
  • Analyze drawings and specifications to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions
  • Partner with project controls and finance teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget
  • Support business development and proposal efforts, contributing to win strategies and pricing approaches
  • Lead subcontractor/trade partner selection and manage performance relationships
  • Communicate project status and key updates to executive leadership, clients, and stakeholders
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and innovation across all project teams


Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
  • OR equivalent experience (12+ years in lieu of degree)
  • 8+ years of Project Management experience in large-scale engineering or construction projects
  • Experience delivering projects in Advanced Technology Facilities, data centers, power, or industrial sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and lead conceptual estimating efforts
  • Experience managing matrixed teams across engineering, estimating, and project controls
  • Strong understanding of project controls, cost management, and scheduling principles
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and with minimized risk
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead in complex environments with strong attention to detail, adaptability, and resilience.

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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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $179,000/yr - $188,000/yr

(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.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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