Project Manager - Power Delivery Engineering

Project Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Requisition : 178945

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

Based in San Diego, CA or Irvine, CA.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to support our expanding Power Delivery team, which provides engineering and design services to major utilities and transmission & distribution clients across the country. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership, project execution, and cross‑discipline coordination. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of engineering work for transmission, substation, and distribution projects.

You’ll work closely with engineering staff, designers, and sub‑consultants to ensure that projects are executed efficiently, meet client expectations, and align with overall program goals.

Kiewit Power Delivery is a full‑service engineering and construction solutions provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the transmission and distribution market, from high‑voltage overhead and underground transmission to distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. We operate in the electric utility, renewable energy, industrial, and oil & gas markets and are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions.

• Manage staff and activities for multiple projects and develop staffing plans and schedules to meet delivery schedules and task requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of Kiewit engineers and designers, ensuring they are prepared to execute and deliver project scope activities.
• Manage the design team to ensure the scope is met while producing quality deliverables within the required schedule, managing risk/change, and the project budget while balancing impacts for overall success of Kiewit.
• Present ideas in persuasive and compelling ways; gain support and buy‑in without demanding it; influence others to desired course of action.
• Facilitate work planning activities, oversee man‑hour development, quality management, and risk/change management.
• Ensure project controls measures are implemented. Conduct periodic project reviews to oversee and facilitate successful project delivery performance.
• Develop action plans with timelines to implement strategy; involve others in the process, incorporating best ideas into the plan and gaining buy‑in through effective communication.
• Interface and maintain relationships with the Owner and design partners.
• Mentor and develop technical capabilities of design staff.

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• PE strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar experience providing the required knowledge for this position.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, or Engineering Manager, with responsibilities including engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction standards and processes including scheduling, contracts, and coordinating all disciplines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others 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.

Base Compensation: $152,000 / yr – $160,000 / yr (actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skill set, and/or location)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package that includes 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.