Operations Manager Vice President Jobs in Kansas

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. This role serves as the primary level of off-project leadership, ensuring disciplined execution, safety excellence, and sustained financial performance. The role ensures the execution of all applicable corporate processes, procedures and standards across all active projects and pursuits.

The position acts as a critical link between project teams, business leadership, and executive decision-making, while fostering high-performing teams and developing future leaders.

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across NorthAmerica.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 andanunwavering 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 will 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. 

This position can be located in Aiken, SC, Oak RIdge, TN, Lenexa, KS, or Idaho Falls, ID.Other locations may be considered. 

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.

• 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. #LI-LH1

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or 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.