Medford, Oregon, United States On-site Employment

Kiewit Corporation is hiring an Operations Manager

About the Role

Kiewit Corporation is hiring an Operations Manager to ensure the successful delivery of complex power delivery projects. In this role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and operational performance of transmission, distribution, and substation work, ensuring projects meet safety, schedule, budget, and regulatory standards.

What You'll Do

  • Lead day‑to‑day operational oversight for power delivery projects from initiation through closeout.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and performance tracking to ensure successful delivery.
  • Partner with engineering, construction, safety, and field teams to align project objectives and resolve operational issues.
  • Ensure full compliance with safety requirements, utility specifications, environmental regulations, and quality standards.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and vendors, ensuring work is executed efficiently and according to scope.
  • Conduct regular progress reviews, prepare project reporting, and communicate status updates to leadership and clients.
  • Support staffing, onboarding, and development of field personnel to maintain high levels of competency and productivity.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks, develop corrective action plans, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in utility, transmission, distribution, or power delivery project management.
  • Strong understanding of construction operations, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver complex infrastructure projects.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
  • 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.

Team & Environment

Coordinates cross‑functional teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching.
  • Generous paid time off.

Work Mode

This is an onsite position based in Medford, OR.

Kiewit Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Required Skills
Project ManagementConstruction OperationsSafety PracticesRegulatory ComplianceTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementInfrastructure ProjectsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-solving
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Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation works on major construction projects across Canada, including highways, bridges, public transit infrastructure, mine site development and open-pit mine operations, hydroelectric power plants, wind farms, dams, and industrial facilities. They serve the construction and mining sectors in Eastern Canada.

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Job Details
Department Project and Program Management
Category management
Posted 14 days ago