Design Engineering Manager - Infrastructure Engineers

Design Engineering Manager

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Transportation Infrastructure Design Engineering Manager in our Design Build Group. The rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.

This position may be based in any of the following offices:
Lone Tree, Colorado Westlake, Texas Bellevue, Washington

Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages technical teams for assigned design disciplines during a pursuit or final design project.
• Responsible for completion of project design tasks within engineering disciplines, in accordance with project design criteria and project management plans.
• Ensures Kiewit's Standard Operating Procedures are communicated and followed.
• Controls cost of the design and all engineering services.
• Manages quantities and constructability throughout the design process for assigned design discipline.
• Reviews and administers design engineering contracts.
• Monitors and reports progress against design schedule.
• Partners with design discipline lead and construction estimator/superintendent to meet project objectives.
• Mentors junior staff with technical and professional development.
• Design quality management plan champion for the engineering design team.
• Develops project budgets, schedules and staffing plans for KIE final design projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related design/construction discipline.
• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) required, with the ability to obtain registration in additional states/provinces as project needs require.
• 10+ years of relevant experience supporting the planning, design, and delivery of large, complex multidisciplinary infrastructure, transportation, building, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, P3, EPC, or other alternative delivery methods, including both pursuit and project execution phases.
• At least 3 years in a Design Manager, Project Manager, Deputy Design Manager, Project Engineer, or equivalent leadership role, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and consultants.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between design and construction, with proven experience developing solutions that are innovative, practical, and highly constructible.
• Experience leading and coordinating multi-discipline teams consisting of architects, engineers, BIM designers, technical specialists, and external design partners.
• Technical background in one or more relevant disciplines, including architecture, civil/site design, roadway, structures, drainage, geotechnical, rail/transit, buildings, industrial facilities, utilities, or related infrastructure systems.
• Experience administering engineering, architectural, and consultant contracts, including scope development, design coordination, risk management, budget oversight, and schedule management.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with owners, contractors, estimators, construction teams, and design partners to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.
• Three or more years of experience managing engineering and/or architectural teams of five or more professionals.
• Experience utilizing BIM/VDC, digital delivery, model-based design coordination, and constructability reviews is highly desirable.

Required Characteristics:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
• The ability to travel when needed.

Base Compensation: $195,000yr - $215,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)