UAS Technology Manager - Kiewit Equipment Services

Position Overview

Kiewit – SUAS Program Manager

The SUAS Program Manager leads Kiewit projects and districts through the full lifecycle of SUAS program adoption and compliance—from early planning and strategy through scalable, repeatable deployment across operations. With deep expertise in unmanned aircraft systems, field integration, and program management, this individual ensures each project establishes a strong operational foundation that can expand as needs evolve.

This role is critical in driving safe SUAS deployment across Kiewit, while building alignment between field teams, districts, and corporate  stakeholders.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service. 

Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SUAS program adoption across projects and districts—from estimates through deployment, scaling, and asset management.
• Partner with district leadership, project teams, survey, equipment/technology groups to develop:
  • SUAS program deployment strategies
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Scalable, repeatable workflows aligned to field operations
• Provide technical and operational guidance on:
  • SUAS program setup and implementation
  • FAA compliance and internal safety requirements
  • Integration with project workflows (survey, inspections, progress tracking, safety monitoring, etc.)
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with project and district stakeholders to:
  • Drive adoption and program buy-in
  • Support troubleshooting and issue resolution
  • Identify opportunities for program expansion and new use cases
• Capture and communicate field learnings, operational insights, and performance data to:
  • Equipment Technology leadership
  • Safety and compliance teams
  • External partners and vendors (as applicable)
• Develop and maintain standardized program documentation, including:
  • Deployment playbooks
  • Training materials
  • Governance models
  • Scalability frameworks for enterprise-wide SUAS adoption

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing or field-facing program management role, preferably supporting large-scale, complex operational environments (construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors preferred).
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage:
  • Project teams and field personnel
  • District leadership
  • Senior executives
• Proven experience deploying and scaling new technology solutions across multiple projects or business units.
• Experience building and implementing operational systems, processes, and controls, including:
  • Hardware and software integration
  • Field deployment workflows
  • Program governance and oversight
• Familiarity with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/SUAS), including:
  • FAA regulations (Part 107)
  • Flight operations and safety requirements
  • Data capture and processing workflows
• Experience in program management disciplines, including:
  • Technology assessments
  • Systems design and implementation
  • Deployment planning and execution
  • Budgeting and resource planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to:
  • Evaluate performance data
  • Identify operational gaps
  • Develop practical, field-ready solutions

Working Conditions

•    Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle stress and immediate deadlines
•    Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management
•    Possible travel throughout the U.S. and internationally
•    Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds
•    Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours