Foundations Project Manager

Job description

**Requisition ID:** 175610

**Job Level:** Senior Level

**Home District/Group:** Kiewit Foundations Co

**Department:** Field Operations

**Market:** Transportation

**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Position Overview**

As a Project Manager at Kiewit Foundations Co., you will play a crucial role in overseeing construction projects' direction, completion, and financial success.

Your main responsibility will be working in the field on assigned projects, focusing on geotechnical foundation work.

Your expertise and leadership will contribute to the overall success of the projects.

**Location**

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on-site at project locations across various states in the USA.

You will receive a 10% field premium for your dedication to traveling to and working at job sites.

While relocation is not mandatory, flexibility and willingness to travel are essential as you'll need to go where the construction projects are located.

**District Overview**

Kiewit Foundations Co. is a full-service geotechnical foundation contractor operating across North America.

Our experience and expertise cover a wide range of specialty foundation construction for both structural and ground improvement solutions.

We operate in the transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, industrial, oil, gas, and chemical markets.

As part of Kiewit we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.

Our rapidly growing foundations business, which includes drilled shafts, micro piles, driven piles, auger cast-in-place piles, full displacement piles, soil mixing, support of excavation, anchors, tie-backs, stone columns, and other geotechnical solutions is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit focused on delivering differentiated solutions.

**Responsibilities**

+ Lead the development and management of project budgets and schedules to ensure successful project delivery.
+ Focus on maintaining quality control, contract compliance, and overall project administration.
+ Supervise project personnel and facilitate effective communication across all levels of the project team.
+ Implement and oversee safety programs to create a secure working environment.

**Qualifications**

+ Ready to travel extensively, ranging from 50 to 75% of the time, to various project sites across the USA.
+ Bringing over eight years of experience managing large-scale construction projects valued at over $100 million with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
+ Hold a Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field, or possess equivalent work experience.
+ Proficient in utilizing project scheduling tools like Primavera P6, adept at project cost control, and capable of interpreting project specifications and engineering drawings.
+ Exhibit a strong work ethic with a dedication to task completion and a keen attention to detail to identify and address discrepancies.
+ Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to engage with stakeholders at different levels.
+ Demonstrate strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple project facets simultaneously.

**Working Conditions**

Kiewit Foundations Co. fosters a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued.

You will have the chance to work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of geotechnical solutions.

Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Join us in shaping the future of geotechnical foundation construction across North America.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Company: Kiewit

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