Design Engineering Manager — Remote​/Hybrid Infrastructure

Requisition Details

Requisition : 181317

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineering Manager to support our major infrastructure programs across the United States, Canada and US Virgin Islands.

The ideal candidate is a mid-level design leader that meets the "Qualifications" below and has strong technical and coordination experience who is ready to take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary infrastructure environment. The selected individual will support design management efforts during criteria development, preliminary design, final design, and construction support phases.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering and design management team supporting alternative delivery infrastructure projects (e.g., design-build, progressive design-build, alliance, P3). KIE is a cutting-edge division of Kiewit that integrates engineering and construction expertise to improve schedule performance, control costs, and minimize risk. Through Kiewit’s fully integrated design and construction approach, our teams collaborate closely with estimators and builders to deliver innovative, constructible, and safety-focused solutions.

As an in-house resource, KIE supports projects across the company, sharing best practices and technical excellence nationwide. This role offers strong career growth potential within a high-visibility infrastructure program

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

This position can be based in one of Kiewit’s offices in New York, NY;
Raleigh, NC; or Lone Tree, CO, with expectations to support projects both in-person and remotely, and travel to project sites as needed.

• Support management and coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams during project development and execution.
• Assist senior design leadership with staffing plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor design progress and support adherence to scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and constructible.
• Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Support preparation and management of subconsultant scopes, fee negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings as required.
• Assist in tracking and communicating schedule, quality, and financial performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable…