Design Engineering Manager 2/3 (KIE, Oakville, JP)

Kiewit; Oakville; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an experienced Design-Build Manager to oversee infrastructure projects in Ontario. The role requires 8+ years of experience, a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and strong leadership and management skills. The successful candidate will manage project teams, ensure compliance, and maintain quality standards while driving initiatives that positively impact community infrastructure.

Benefits

Top-notch health benefits

401k plan (RRSP)

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in design-build management.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety.
• Ability to travel 25%-50% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of design engineers in project execution.
• Manage project schedules and budgets effectively.
• Identify and pursue design-build opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

P. Eng Certification

Job description

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Location:

Oakville, ON, CA

Requisition ID:176799

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

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.

Location

This position is based out of our Oakville, ON office with potential assignment in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Responsibilities

• Consolidate best practices from project execution
• Leading pursuit of design-build and alternate delivery projects
• Lead team of Kiewit design engineers and subconsultants
• Identify design-build opportunities and develop win strategy for capture
• Interface and maintain relationships with external design partners
• Manage schedule and budget
• Manage deliverables, quality and compliance
• Interface with other Kiewit operating districts
• Interface with construction project leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with focus on design-build management in the transportation infrastructure area.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related engineering degree
• P. Eng is required
• Familiarity with design-build/alternative delivery is plus
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, 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
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Ability to travel between 25%-50% across North America #LI-MD1

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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.