Assistant Project Manager-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken, SC

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Assistant Project Manager-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken, SC

Location:

Aiken, SC, US

Requisition ID: 180843

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Field Operations

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a new, emerging nuclear market? Our nuclear safety culture is strong at Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy, in support of accelerating the transition to a carbon free future. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work with various Project Management team members from different projects to manage the overall performance for commercial construction projects and have direct client relations responsibility. You will also provide oversight of the estimation and complete project management of multiple project teams.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There's a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won't find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit's vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit's core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you'll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit's culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

This position is located on an active construction site in the Aiken, SC area. Reporting to the project daily is mandatory, this is not a remote or hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion all aspects of Kiewit's safety culture with an unwavering commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.
• Assist and support Executive Leadership in the development and execution of organizational strategy and key business initiatives.
• Provide senior leadership and oversight for multiple construction teams throughout preconstruction and construction phases.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for new business opportunities while fostering and expanding client relationships.
• Serve as the primary client relationship manager, building and sustaining long-term partnerships to generate new and repeat business.
• Collaborate closely during preconstruction, estimating, and proposal development for both new and existing opportunities.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide solutions-driven contract development support.
• Actively engage in the community and industry as an influential leader through professional organizations and memberships.
• Maintain senior management accountability for overall project performance, including financial results, schedules, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure projects are appropriately staffed and support employee development, recruiting, and retention strategies.

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Qualifications

• Ability to travel for work as needed.
• Minimum 7-10+ years of experience in the commercial or Federal Government construction market. DOE market experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience that provides the required knowledge for the position.
• Proven experience serving in a job management role, with demonstrated responsibility across construction operations, engineering, estimating, contract management, and client relations.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial construction standards, including scheduling, contracting, and coordination and management of multiple disciplines and subcontractors.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in project controls and administrative software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated experience in staff management, including team development and performance oversight.
• Strong project management capabilities, including leading and reviewing project financial forecasting.
• Experience in business process management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid understanding of business administration principles.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the organization to clients, stakeholders, and industry groups.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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.

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