Sponsor at Kiewit

Sponsor

Kiewait Power Delivery is seeking an experienced Sponsor to provide executive-level leadership and oversight for large, complex EPC transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects across North America. This position serves as the senior accountable leader for project execution, financial performance, client relationships, risk management, and overall delivery success. The Sponsor provides strategic guidance and direction to project leadership teams while ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and client objectives. This role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Kiewit's operational excellence standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership
• Financial & Commercial Oversight
• Client Management
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership Development

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 20+ years of experience leading utility, energy, industrial, heavy civil, or EPC construction projects.
• Extensive experience overseeing large transmission, distribution, substation, or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing projects and programs exceeding $250 million in value.
• Strong understanding of EPC delivery models, contracting strategies, and commercial management.
• Demonstrated success leading large, geographically dispersed project teams.

Preferred Experience

• Managing projects exceeding $500 million to $1 billion+.
• Transmission line construction experience (69kV765kV).
• Large-scale greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
• Renewable energy interconnection and grid modernization projects.
• Multi-project or portfolio oversight experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Executive-level leadership and decision-making capability.
• Strong business, financial, and operational acumen.
• Exceptional client relationship management skills.
• Advanced understanding of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management.
• Ability to influence and lead large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects safely, profitably, and successfully.