Kiewit Corporation

Operations/Construction Manager 1

Kiewit Corporation • $100K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering or a related field
  • At least six years of experience in the construction industry, specifically large-scale industrial projects
  • Proven leadership in managing multi-million dollar contracts
  • Proficient in project management software including Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills for leading diverse teams
  • Commitment to safety standards and continuous improvement in project environments

Responsibilities

  • Champion project objectives and promote value across the organization
  • Provide strategic guidance to Project Managers to align projects with company goals
  • Act as a liaison among teams, leaders, and stakeholders for effective communication
  • Arbitrate complex project challenges and make critical decisions as needed
  • Validate business needs for clear project initiation and investment viability
  • Manage change control processes to mitigate risks and maintain project integrity
  • Establish project structure with defined roles and responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and foster a culture of safety
  • Review and approve key deliverables to meet quality standards
  • Facilitate regular project reviews to monitor progress and implement improvement
  • Resolve conflicts to maintain project momentum and resource optimization

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off policy
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 182521

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Ganotec District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Operations/Construction Manager acts as a key leader accountable for the comprehensive oversight of major industrial construction initiatives. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. They lead cross-disciplinary teams, foster strong stakeholder partnerships, and drive strategic decision-making to support Ganotec's expanding footprint across the Canadian industrial market. Beyond supervision, the manager plays a strategic role in aligning project execution with overarching company goals, promoting innovation, efficiency, and collaboration at all stages.

Location

This role requires an 11-days-on / 3-days-off rotation in Edmonton.

Responsibilities

As the Operations/Construction Manager, your core responsibilities encompass the following:
  • Championing project objectives and actively promoting the project's value throughout the organization to secure engagement and resources.
  • Offering expert business guidance and strategic support to Project Managers, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Serving as a critical liaison among project teams, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient decision-making and communication flow.
  • Arbitrating complex project challenges and making authoritative decisions when required beyond the Project Manager's scope.
  • Validating and prioritizing business needs to ensure projects are initiated with clear direction and maintained as viable investments.
  • Managing change control processes to assess and mitigate risks while maintaining project integrity.
  • Establishing and overseeing the project's organizational structure, defining roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines for effective governance.
  • Ensuring strict adherence to all safety policies and guidelines, fostering a culture of safety-first practices across all project phases.
  • Reviewing and approving key deliverables, ensuring quality standards and contractual commitments are met.
  • Organizing and facilitating regular project reviews to monitor progress, address challenges, and implement continuous improvement.
  • Resolving conflicts and removing obstacles to maintain project momentum and resource optimization.


Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess:

  • A degree in engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum of six years' progressive experience in the construction industry with proven expertise managing large-scale industrial projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership of multi-million dollar contracts, encompassing oversight of operations, project administration, client and stakeholder relations, and comprehensive scope management.
  • Proficiency in project control and administrative software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, to support efficient project management.
  • Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to lead diverse teams, negotiate effectively, and build lasting partnerships.
  • Commitment to upholding safety standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within dynamic project environments. #LI-IS1


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
  • Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $100,000/yr - $140,000/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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