Field HR Program Manager

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a leader to drive field HR operations for the Industrial District, based in Lenexa, KS. This on-site role partners with project leaders to coach HR staff, guide key talent programs, and ensure robust workforce planning across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes developing early- and mid-career HR talent, executing the full annual HR cycle, and coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and culture initiatives in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (or 4 years of relevant experience)
• 2+ years of HR generalist experience across disciplines
• Ability to travel to project sites across the Power districts
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills across all levels

Responsibilities

• Lead field HR leadership & coaching across multiple project sites
• Own the full lifecycle of the Key Craft Program and development pathways
• Support annual HR processes: talent reviews, merit planning, workforce planning
• Partner with recruiting on experienced hire and intern onboarding
• Foster an inclusive, development-focused culture aligned with Kiewit values

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

4+ years professional experience

Job description

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At Kiewit, our people are the foundation of everything we build – and we’re committed to growing the next generation of HR leaders who help them thrive. As a key member of our Power district HR team, you will play a pivotal role in developing our field HR team, strengthening our craft talent pipeline, and ensuring our annual people processes are executed with excellence. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence culture, coach early-career HR talent, and support the teams that build some of the most complex and meaningful projects in North America.

You’ll mentor and guide field HR specialists working on construction project sites, providing tactical HR support, problem-solving partnership, and career development that elevates their impact. You’ll also own the full cycle of our Key Craft Program – identifying, developing and championing high-potential craft employees for long term growth with the company. Together with our senior HR Business Partners, you’ll deliver critical HR processes including performance and talent reviews, workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding and merit planning.

If you’re motivated by developing people, strengthening processes, and making a meaningful impact across a large, fast-paced organization, this role offers the growth, visibility and purpose you’re looking for.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors,including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This is a full time in office position located in Lenexa, KS and requires travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

Field HR Leadership & Coaching

• Serve as a mentor, advisor and indirect manager to field HR staff across multiple project sites, supporting them in day-to-day HR operations, employee relations and workforce planning.
• Provide coaching and professional development to help early- and mid-career HR professionals grow in capability, confidence, and business partnership skills.
• Support consistent execution of HR processes, policies, and compliance across field operations.
• Partner closely with construction leadership to ensure HR support aligns with project milestones, staffing needs, and employee engagement priorities.

Key Craft Program Ownership

• Lead the full lifecycle of the Key Crat Program, including identifying high-potential craft employees with project leadership, facilitating readiness assessments, and partnering with operations to create developmental pathways.
• Monitor progression, track outcomes, and ensure participant receive meaningful opportunities aligned with their long-term growth.

Annual HR Cycle Execution

• Support Lead HR Business Partners in delivering annual processes including:
  • Talent and performance review
  • Merit and wage planning
  • Shareholder nomination identification
  • Workforce planning and forecasting
  • Succession and leadership pipeline reviews
• Provide data, insights and recommendations to leaders to drive strong talent decisions.

Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Intern Support

• Collaborate with recruiting teams on experienced hire and college recruitment needs for the Industrial districts.
• Support and occasionally lead onboarding for new staff, ensuring strong alignment with district needs and Kiewit’s culture.
• Partner with Field HR teams to support intern onboarding and the ongoing management of the intern program, ensuring a positive and consistent experience.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Build relationships across teams and project sites to maintain visibility, understand workforce dynamics, and address trends proactively.
• Partner with field leaders to reinforce Kiewit’s core values: People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
• Help shape an inclusive, development-focused culture where employees feel connected, supported, and set up for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or 4 years of experience in lieu
• 2+ years of HR generalist experience, with a working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines
• 4+ years of professional work experience
• Ability to work full time in the office
• Ability to travel regularly to project sites across the Power districts
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present clear recommendations to business leaders
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships at all levels, from craft to senior leadership
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

PREFERRED

• Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or another project-based industry
• Experience supporting craft labor or union environments
• Familiarity with talent identification and development programs
• Ability to relocate for future growth opportunities in HR #LI-AK1

Other Requirements:

• 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.