Field HR Manager - Kiewit Power Constructors
About this role
Requisition ID: 181936
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District
Department: Human Resources
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking an experienced and highly adaptable Field HR Manager to support large-scale construction operations in Homer City, PA. This role serves as the onsite HR lead for the project and is responsible for delivering full-cycle human resources support in a fast-paced construction and industrial environment.
The ideal candidate will bring strong employee relations experience, operational HR expertise, and the ability to build trust and credibility with craft professionals, field leadership, and project teams. This position requires a hands-on HR professional who thrives in an onsite environment and can effectively support a dynamic workforce throughout the life of the project.
Location
Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career.
When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.
This position is based in Homer City, PA.
Responsibilities
- • Serve as the primary onsite HR partner for project leadership and employees
• Manage day-to-day HR operations for the project site
• Provide guidance and support related to employee relations, performance management, investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation
• Support workforce planning, staffing coordination, onboarding, and employee retention initiatives
• Partner closely with field leadership to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and project-specific requirements
• Coordinate with recruiting, payroll, safety, training, and corporate HR teams as needed
• Support employee engagement and morale initiatives for project personnel
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive employee matters
• Travel and remain onsite for extended periods as required by project demands
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Qualifications
- • 8+ years of HR experience supporting construction sites, industrial operations, manufacturing facilities, or similar field-based environments
• Proven experience managing HR functions in an onsite operational setting
• Strong employee relations and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field leadership and build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Must be willing to travel and relocate on an as needed basis
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Company at a glance
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com.
Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining.
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.
Top Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement plans
- Matching contributions
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellness programs
- Relocation assistance
- Per diem
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