KPD - Project Manager

Location: 

Lenexa, KS, US Phoenix, AZ, US Kansas City, KS, US Baton Rouge, LA, US Dallas, TX, US Fort Worth, TX, US Houston, TX, US

Requisition ID: 177242 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery 

Department: Field Operations 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Project Manager in Kiewit Power Delivery, you will lead the execution of high-impact transmission and substation projects that are part of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure portfolio. These projects are delivered using a progressive design-build model with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), allowing our teams to influence engineering and construction outcomes from the earliest stages.
You will oversee both the administrative and technical aspects of construction, ensuring safety, quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects that are shaping the future of power delivery across North America.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider, completing projects of all sizes and complexity. Across North America, our experience spans all transmission and distribution market aspects from high-voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution design, automation design and construction capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil and gas markets. 

Location

Kiewit goes where the work is. Your career path will be shaped by project needs, your skills, and your goals—offering unmatched exposure and growth across North America. Our relocation model is designed to align with both business needs and individual development plans.

Responsibilities

•    Project Planning and Coordination: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Coordinate with stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure project milestones are met.
•    Site Management: Oversee daily operations on the construction site, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards. Conduct regular site inspections and manage site logistics.
•    Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Ensure team members are aligned with project goals and timelines.
•    Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed to address any issues.
•    Client Communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on project status, addressing concerns, and ensuring client satisfaction.
•    Budget Management: Monitor project expenses and ensure adherence to budget constraints. Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders.
•    Contract Administration: Manage contracts with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Negotiate contract changes and resolve disputes.
•    Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet specified standards. Conduct inspections and tests to verify compliance.
•    Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, change orders, and meeting minutes. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders.
•    Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Obtain necessary permits and approvals for project execution.

Qualifications

•    Ability to travel and relocate as needed
•    5+ years' experience in all aspects of managing power delivery construction projects with a proven track record of successful outcomes
•    Undergraduate degree in construction engineering, construction management, or a related field—or comparable work experience
•    Ability to understand project scheduling and cost control, and to read and interpret project specifications and engineering drawings
•    Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a team
•    Effective oral and written communication skills
•    Strong organizational and time management skills

 

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Working Conditions

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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.

 

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.


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


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