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Kiewit · 1 day ago

Assistant Project Manager

Kiewit is a leader in highway and heavy civil construction, specializing in infrastructure projects across the United States. They are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of anchor bolt installation and related civil/structural work on major projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance.

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Responsibilities

Manage daily field operations for anchor bolt and foundation installation activities, including layout, verification, and quality control
Oversee craft labor crews and field staff, typically ranging from small specialty crews to large multidisciplinary teams depending on project size
Ensure full compliance with company safety standards, project specifications, and quality requirements
Develop detailed work plans and construction schedules that account for crew size, budgeted manhours, equipment needs, and key milestone constraints
Utilize Primavera P6 or other scheduling tools to monitor progress, identify variances, and adjust resources as required
Coordinate with the project controls team to ensure accurate forecasting and progress reporting
Lead pre-task planning sessions to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies
Promote a culture of 'planning before execution' to ensure work is performed safely and efficiently
Verify that all inspection, testing, and quality documentation requirements are incorporated into work plans
Collaborate with designers and engineers to resolve constructability issues, review RFI responses, and implement design changes effectively
Use BlueBeam Revu (or equivalent tools) to perform design markups, review anchor bolt layouts, and communicate field-driven design feedback
Select and coordinate appropriate construction equipment for each task, ensuring equipment capability aligns with production needs and site conditions
Work with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, embeds, and anchor systems
Develop, maintain, and share work documentation using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote with a high degree of independence
Prepare progress reports, work packages, and performance metrics for leadership and client review

Qualification

Primavera P6BlueBeam RevuConstruction ManagementHeavy Civil ConstructionLeadershipSafety CommitmentMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OneNote

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience
Minimum 7+ years in heavy civil, industrial, or structural construction, including direct management of anchor bolts, foundations, or similar scopes
Proficient in Primavera P6 scheduling or similar software
Strong working knowledge of BlueBeam Revu, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote
Familiarity with construction equipment capabilities and selection
Proven ability to lead diverse teams, coordinate multidisciplinary work, and foster a safe, productive environment
Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality excellence in all phases of project execution
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

Benefits

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
Generous paid time off

Company

At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.

H1B Sponsorship

Kiewit has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (18)
2024 (13)
2023 (19)
2022 (23)
2021 (17)
2020 (30)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jonathan Beaty
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Nicholas Vacanti
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