Construction Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing
Columbus, OH, US Cleveland, OH, US
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.
Kiewit is ranked #2 by ENR and is a leader in delivering large-scale EPC projects across North America. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and excellence—empowering our people to build impactful projects and long-term careers.
We are uniquely positioned at the forefront of energy and digital infrastructure growth, supporting hyperscale development and increasing electricity demand. If you’re looking to work on complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative and performance-driven environment—this is the place to build your career.
At Kiewit, we don’t just build infrastructure—we build relationships, communities, and careers. With industry-leading benefits, strong retirement programs, and unmatched growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in our people and their future.
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.
Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a passion for construction, providing employees with meaningful work and long-term career growth.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin
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