Project Manager - Power Delivery Engineering

Project Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

Location:

Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition : 178911

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Engineering

Market: Power

Employment Type: Full Time

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 consultants to ensure that projects are executed efficiently, meet client expectations, and align with overall program goals.

• Manage staff and activities for multiple projects and develop staffing plans and schedules to meet the delivery schedule and task requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of Kiewit engineers and designers and ensure 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 the 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 that 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 related experience that provides the knowledge and experience required for this position.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, or Engineering Manager, where responsibilities include engineering, estimating, contracts management and client relations.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction standards and processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

Other Requirements:

• 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 full‑time 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.