Area Manager / Vice President, Field Operations-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Kiewit • Oak Ridge, TN

53d

About The Position

The Area Manager / Vice President, Field Operations provides executive leadership and performance accountability for a portfolio of EPC construction projects across all phases of development and execution. As the primary level of off-project leadership, this position ensures disciplined execution, safety excellence, sustained financial performance, and application of corporate processes, procedures, and standards across active projects and pursuits.

The role connects project teams with business leadership and executive decision-making while fostering high-performing teams and developing future leaders. It provides oversight of project governance, risk, resources, and financial performance, and serves as an off-project leader for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider serving nuclear-related markets across North America, including small modular reactors and Department of Energy science, environmental, and nuclear security work. The business also operates in power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets. This position may be based in Aiken, South Carolina; Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Lenexa, Kansas; or Idaho Falls, Idaho. Other locations may be considered. The role requires travel at least two weeks per month and as needed for project and business needs, and may involve work at various locations and conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of EPC project execution experience, including leadership of large, complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and influence executive-level decision-making.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing project P&L performance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills.
• Ability to travel at least two weeks out of the month and as required to support project and business needs.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• 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 locations, where conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and accountability for a portfolio of EPC construction projects.
• Serve as the primary off-project leader for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are appropriately prioritized, resourced, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee project governance, risk management, and resolution of complex or escalated issues.
• Provide financial oversight and accountability for project P&L performance.
• Establish organizational structures and resolve cross-project resource constraints.
• Ensure compliance with corporate safety, quality, and people management standards.
• Engage with project teams to proactively identify risks, resolve challenges, and implement strategic solutions.
• Mentor and develop project leadership to build organizational capability and succession.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive