Kiewit Technology, Project Manager

Position Overview

The Kiewit Technology Group is hiring a Project Manager to deliver measurable value to Kiewit technology projects. This role plans and coordinates work across workstream and development teams, applying Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches as appropriate. Success in this role is measured by the on-time, on-budget, and in-scope delivery of solutions that meet the company’s needs. This role offers access to mentorship, training resources and continued professional development.

District Overview

Kiewit Technology Group (KTG) builds solutions to enable and support a $15 billion company. Our mission is to deliver project schedule and cost certainty by employing technology designed by and for the construction industry. Our team deploys technology solutions to the field and home office departments that increase profitability by maximizing the way we use our people and resources in daily operations, KTG uses systems and tools that manage every part of Kiewit’s business and lifecycle of a project to improve planning and day-today execution in the field by giving our people real-time data to make faster, smarter decisions. When you join KTG, you will make an impact on the critical work we do every day. 

Location

This is a full-time in-office role located on our LaVista, NE campus. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity, we are not offering relocation assistance for this role. 

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects of varying complexity through to the delivery phase.

• Create and maintain detailed project, resource, and financial plans, and risk/issue logs to ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-target delivery.  Ensure timely and accurate reporting, including monthly forecasting.

• Manage project risks, actions, issues, dependencies, and change requests, escalating proactively and driving mitigation plans to closure.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and manage work between workstreams and delivery teams, ensuring needs are understood and reflected in project and resource plans, timelines, and financials.  Manage dependencies and hand-offs to keep delivery on track.  Encourage and inspire the teams to achieve results.

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies or Waterfall/hybrid meetings, keeping sessions efficient and focused so participants' time is well spent.

• Track and communicate project status, and performance to stakeholders in clear and concise formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, engineering, project management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3–5+ years of project management experience toward IT or technology-related project delivery.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating with cross-functional teams.

• PMP, CAPM, CSM, or PMI-ACP certification preferred.

• Familiarity with SDLC concepts and modern technology delivery practices.

• Comfort learning and applying new approved software and AI-based tools as part of standard project workflows.

• Working knowledge both of Agile and Waterfall/hybrid delivery methods, with the judgment to apply the right approach for the project or work that is planned.

• Strong facilitation, organization, and time-management skills, with a track record of running efficient meetings and driving decisions to closure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound problem-solving and risk-management skills, with the ability to manage ambiguity.

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills, with a willingness to share ideas and collaborate.

• Growth mindset — eagerness to learn and continuously expand your skills. #LI-AK1