Design Engineering Manager, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Requisition ID: 172812Job Level: Senior LevelHome District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure EngineersDepartment: Design EngineeringMarket: TransportationEmployment Type: Full TimePosition OverviewKiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Senior Design Engineering Manager in our growing Design Build Group. This individual will be supporting our transit systems design build work and pursuits. You will be part of our 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.In this role you will have the opportunity to significantly impact the growth of the Kiewit Infrastructure Design Department and its direct leadership and support to the Kiewit Infrastructure Construction Group for alternative delivery projects. You will have the opportunity to leverage and manage our Kiewit Engineering staff and sub-consultants to deliver design-build and PPP projects across North America and Canada.District OverviewKiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceeds client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.LocationThis position is based out of our Georgia location with opportunities for remote work based on qualifications and experience level. Travel as business necessitates.ResponsibilitiesPre-award work:

Manage staff and activities as a Design Management Sponsor and/or Design Manager for a project of significant size and complexity and develop staffing plans, pursuit budgets and schedules to meet the delivery schedule and task requirements.

Lead and manage a team of Kiewit design engineers, estimators and subconsultants making up the pursuit team, and ensure they are prepared to execute and deliver pre-award work activity.

Working closely with Business Line Management team to leverage existing relationships with sub-consultants and owners to facilitate positioning of Kiewit to win.

Presents ideas in persuasive and compelling ways; gains support and buy-in without demanding it; influences others to desired course of action.

Participate in development and negotiation of teaming agreements between subconsultants ensuring that Kiewit protocols and standards for commercial and risk terms are achieved.

Prior to shortlisting, assist with preparation and review of SOQs.

Facilitate work planning activities, oversee pre-award 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.

Lead transition from pre-award to post-award work planning and resource scheduling.

Post-award work:

Lead and manage a team of Kiewit design engineers and subconsultants, and ensure they are prepared to execute and deliver.

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.

Plan, direct and supervise the activities of assigned personnel and provide and enforces proper delegation of management authority, responsibility and accountability.  

Assure that the project team complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises rigid cost/schedule control to implement the approved design.

Ensure that project controls measures are implemented to monitor and control the design, and monitor/control progress project management reviews.

Lead integration of risk/change management processes.

Develop action plans with timelines in order 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, other Kiewit operating districts and design partners.

Bring a “best practice” mindset with an eye to constant improvement and quality in delivery of work product.

Mentoring and developing technical capabilities of mid-level and junior staff.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or greater in Architecture or Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation

Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer with ability to obtain in other states as the project may require.

20+ yrs of directly related experience with at least 10 of these years in a Senior Design Manager position with project management responsibility on large complex multidisciplinary projects.

Successful completion of management role in delivery of one or more projects in excess of $500 million in construction value with a minimum of three or more in excess of $250 million.

10 yrs of specific experience in delivery of rail transit design-build and/or P3 projects as a Design Manager, Segment Lead or Discipline Lead with experience in both pre- and post-award phases.

5 or more years of managing an engineering and design team of at least 5 or more

Ability to travel as business necessitates

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.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.​Company: Kiewit