Kiewit Corporation

Project Manager - Defence Infrastructure

Kiewit Corporation • $160K — $200K *
Burnaby, BC V3J 1A1In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; professional designation is a plus.
  • At least 15 years of experience in large infrastructure and defence construction projects.
  • Successful leadership of Design-Build or Modified Design-Build projects over $100 million.
  • Experience with airfield infrastructure and aviation facilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and execute comprehensive project deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct defence infrastructure construction projects from inception to completion.
  • Ensure accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement project execution strategies and risk management plans.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients and address their needs and expectations.
  • Align project designs with client requirements to optimize budget and performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives support mental and physical health.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits for added financial security.
  • Retirement plans with employer matching contributions to help secure your future.
  • Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181335

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Western Canada District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

This senior leadership role is responsible for the overall execution of large-scale projects delivered through Design-Build and Modified Design-Build (MDB) contracting models for the construction of airfield systems, aircraft hangars, maintenance facilities, and associated infrastructure.

Project Managers hold full accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, client satisfaction, and overall project performance. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee the design-construction interface, and maintain strong relationships with federal defence clients and stakeholders.

As a proven builder and project leader, you have personally directed the delivery of large, complex construction projects. You possess a strong field orientation, exceptional leadership capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage both the construction effort and the design-construction interface in a high-accountability environment.

Location

The nature of this position requires flexibility in location. Travel or relocation to project sites across Canada is required. #LI-RP1

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution
  • Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for defence infrastructure projects.
  • Maintain full accountability for project performance including safety, quality, cost, schedule, and client satisfaction.
  • Lead project teams through all phases of delivery, from mobilization and design coordination through commissioning and project closeout.
  • Establish project execution strategies, risk management plans, and operational priorities.
  • Ensure successful delivery of projects valued at $100 million or greater.


Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary executive liaison with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), the Department of National Defence (DND), and other federal agencies.
  • Lead executive-level meetings, progress reviews, and project reporting.
  • Represent Kiewit in client negotiations, issue resolution, and project governance discussions.
  • Obtain a thorough understanding of the Client's Statement of Requirements, contract obligations, project objectives, operational needs, and success criteria, and ensure these requirements are communicated and integrated into all aspects of project planning and execution.


Design-Build Leadership
  • Ensure the project design remains aligned with the Client's Statement of Requirements, operational objectives, budget, schedule, and performance expectations.
  • Lead the integration of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations considerations to deliver practical, constructible, and value-driven solutions.
  • Apply extensive knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), building envelope, site infrastructure, and building systems to identify design decisions that may impact capital cost, schedule, constructability.
  • Facilitate collaboration between client representatives, designers, constructors, operators, and stakeholders to ensure design solutions reflect operational requirements and provide the best overall value to the Owner.


Construction Management
  • Ensure procurement, subcontract execution, material delivery, and construction sequencing remain aligned with the assumptions and commitments established during pre-construction to mitigate risk.
  • Lead regular reviews of project performance against budget, schedule, quality, safety, and client objectives, implementing corrective actions when necessary to maintain project success.
  • Remove barriers to execution, resolve major commercial, operational, and stakeholder issues, and make timely decisions that protect project outcomes and client satisfaction.


Commercial & Financial Management
  • Maintain full P&L accountability for assigned projects.
  • Lead project forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Oversee contract administration, change management, claims mitigation, and dispute resolution.
  • Drive operational efficiency and maximize project profitability while maintaining client expectations.


Team Leadership
  • Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing project teams.
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
  • Provide leadership to project managers, superintendents, engineers, commercial personnel, and support functions.
  • Build scalable execution capabilities to support future defence infrastructure opportunities.


Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Professional designation considered an asset.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience delivering major infrastructure, industrial, aviation, or defence-related construction projects.
  • Demonstrated success leading large-scale Design-Build or Modified Design-Build projects valued at $100 million or greater.
  • Direct experience delivering airfield infrastructure, aircraft hangars, aviation facilities, or similarly complex infrastructure.
  • Proven track record of leading complete project execution with full accountability for project outcomes.
  • Strong commercial, financial, and contract management capabilities.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in complex construction environments.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively and work at remote project sites as required.


Preferred
  • Experience working with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), Department of National Defence (DND), NORAD, or similar defence organizations.
  • Experience executing projects in remote, northern, or logistically challenging environments.
  • Strong understanding of airfield systems, aviation infrastructure, and large-span structures.
  • Experience delivering mission-critical facilities under strict security and operational requirements.

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.


Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000
  • Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location, and may be different than the posted amount.
  • 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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Size
22,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1884
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