Senior Vertical Construction Project Leader

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Manager for the Building Group (Vertical Construction) based in Point Pleasant, WV. The Senior Level role oversees delivery of large-scale building facilities and other construction projects, working within the Field Operations department.

The position emphasizes leadership across project teams, client relations, and financial performance, with responsibilities including strategy development, proposal review, and ensuring schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education.
• At least 10 years of experience as large project vertical Building leadership responsibilities in Construction, Estimating, Design, Operations or Development.
• At least 5 years of management experience, either through leading Building project construction teams, leading estimate, or pre-construction efforts, and/or through developing business opportunities in the buildings market.
• Knowledge of engineering standards applicable to the vertical Building industry.
• Demonstrated client relationship experience.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence in taking initiative.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through expanding service offerings within existing clients.
• Champion communication with clients and promote client partner culture in collaboration with business development team.
• Sponsor business development pursuits, key partnerships, strategy and initiatives, including development and review of proposals and estimates.
• Provide market sponsorship and monitor performance routinely using pre-defined metrics (Ex: progress of projects, financial health, schedule adherence, risk and opportunities, claims).
• Work closely with “Get Work” teams and other internal departments ensuring maximum exposure of the Company’s capabilities, including an understanding of the offerings of other Kiewit business units and the presentation of those capabilities when appropriate.
• Manage project’s financial performance, revenue delivered, and achieved gain
• Actively collaborate in development of business planning and market strategy
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including the client, vendors and subcontractors

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field (engineering) or equivalent

Job description

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Project Manager - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Location:

Point Pleasant, WV, US

Requisition ID:182277

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Department:Field Operations

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of large-scale building facilities and other construction projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

Location

This position will be located at one of our Data Center projects in Point Pleasant, WV.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth through expanding service offerings within existing clients.
• Champion communication with clients and promote client partner culture in collaboration with business development team.
• Sponsor business development pursuits, key partnerships, strategy and initiatives, including development and review of proposals and estimates.
• Provide market sponsorship and monitor performance routinely using pre-defined metrics (Ex: progress of projects, financial health, schedule adherence, risk and opportunities, claims).
• Work closely with “Get Work” teams and other internal departments ensuring maximum exposure of the Company’s capabilities, including an understanding of the offerings of other Kiewit business units and the presentation of those capabilities when appropriate.
• Manage project's financial performance, revenue delivered, and achieved gain
• Actively collaborate in development of business planning and market strategy
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including the client, vendors and subcontractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education is required.

• At least 10 years of experience as large project vertical Building leadership responsibilities in Construction, Estimating, Design, Operations or Development.
• At least 5 years of management experience, either through leading Building project construction teams, leading estimate, or pre-construction efforts, and/or through developing business opportunities in the buildings market.
• Knowledge of engineering standards applicable to the vertical Building industry
• Demonstrated client relationship experience.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence in taking initiative.

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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.