Senior Field Project Manager - Infra & Transportation

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project Manager for field-based construction leadership in the South Central District. The role focuses on directing project teams, scheduling, budget control, and ensuring quality while maintaining strong client relationships.

80–90% in the field with responsibilities spanning coordination with clients, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to execute projects per drawings and specs. Mobility across TX, LA, MS, AR as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ related experience in construction.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, and cost control.
• Ability to lead teams and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct project teams to meet project goals, scope, schedule and budget.
• Establish project procedures and oversee all project controls, schedules and budgets.
• Serve as project representative with client, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors at key meetings.
• Coordinate training and compliance measures for project procedures.
• Identify and secure approvals for changes in scope, budget, or schedule.
• Maintain ongoing client communication and adjust deliverables as needed.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and legal requirements.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Track and budget progress against milestones.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Budget control

Client relations

Engineering drawings

Safety regulations

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project Manager for field-based construction leadership in the South Central District. The role focuses on directing project teams, scheduling, budget control, and ensuring quality while maintaining strong client relationships.

80–90% in the field with responsibilities spanning coordination with clients, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to execute projects per drawings and specs. Mobility across TX, LA, MS, AR as needed.