Project Manager - Power Constructors 1

Position Overview

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for job site management and oversee the administrative and technical aspects of construction projects. 

Kiewit’s mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we are building hospitals to support the community, boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit Power Delivery 

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

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

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 commercial construction projects with a proven track record of successful outcomes. 
•    Undergraduate degree in construction engineering, construction management or a related degree or comparable work experience.
•    Ability to understand project scheduling and cost control, and to read and understand project owner specifications and engineering drawings
•    Work independently as well as part of a team
•    Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
•    Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
•    Effective oral and written communication skills
•    Strong organization/time management skills

Other common names for this role: Assistant Project Manager, APM, Sr. Project Manager, Sponsor