Requirements Manager, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Toronto; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Growth opportunities

Travel flexibility

Job summary

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Senior Requirements Manager to drive requirements activities across the project lifecycle for major infrastructure programs. Based in Oakville, Ontario, you will lead teams, implement standard processes, and ensure traceability from bid to delivery while optimizing schedule and cost.

You will work with Helix ALM, DOORS, and JAMA to manage requirements, interfaces, and risk, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and districts across North America.

Qualifications

• Experience leading requirements management for large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements management across conceptual to final design phases.
• Manage requirement management activities with tools such as Helix ALM, DOORS, JAMA.
• Deploy and enforce standard processes and tools across projects.
• Develop and maintain Requirements Management Plan and Traceability Matrix.
• Collaborate with configuration and change management teams.
• Support interface management and System Breakdown Structure work.
• Contribute to safety assurance and risk assessments.
• Ensure project lifecycle compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Requirements management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Systems engineering

Education

Undergraduate degree in construction engineering or construction management

Professional Engineer license (US/Canada)

Tools

Helix ALM

IBM DOORS

JAMA Connect

Job description

Requisition ID: 180401

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

In this role, you’ll take the lead on Requirements Management for our Infrastructure group, working closely with engineers across all levels. From bid phase to project delivery, you’ll be the go-to for driving requirements activities—often with minimal supervision.

The Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE), Integrative Engineering & Technology group is focused on bringing in experienced systems professionals to set standards, lead engineering teams, deliver training, and support districts and projects. The goal is to drive successful outcomes—both in terms of schedule and financial performance—by providing strong technical leadership and consistent guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

District Overview

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 to 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 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 at our Oakville, Ontario location, with flexibility for travel to and from the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Requirements Manager for Infrastructure projects in the conceptual, preliminary, and final design for complex infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Work with a team in providing systems engineering & integration requirements responsibilities and oversight for infrastructure projects involving multiple systems and sub systems.

• Responsible for managing all requirement management activities using either Helix ALM, IBM Doors Suite of tools, JAMA Connect or similar.

• Deployment and application of Kiewit standard processes and tools

• Requirement Management tool deployment according to project / customer requirements

• Training and support process and tools for the project team

• Owner of the Requirements Management Plan and Requirements Traceability Matrix demonstrating the solution compliancy to contract requirements through requirement traceability through all phases of the project life cycle

• Working with the configuration and change management personnel at the project level

• Working with Interface management and support creation of System Breakdown Structure, Interface Register and Interface Control Documents

• Support Systems Safety and Assurance group

• Perform Technical Risk Assessments on jobs the district is pursuing

• Establish and maintain a systematic, documented, comprehensive, and KPI’s through projects

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in construction engineering, construction management or a related degree or comparable work experience.

• Licensed Professional Engineer in US/Canada preferred.

• 10+ years' experience in all aspects of managing commercial construction projects with a proven track record of successful outcomes.

• Minimum 8+ years’ of progressive work and project experience and thorough understanding of the following, but not limited to;

• Infrastructure system design, construction, testing and commissioning

• Understanding and experience in Requirements Management Principles and processes applied in Infrastructure Design and construction

• Demonstrable understanding of the Configuration and Change Management Principles

• Knowledgeable in standards such as AREMA, MIL-STD, IEEE and EN

• Demonstrable knowledge, understanding and use in HELIX ALM, DOORS, JAMA or similar Requirement Management Tools

• Engineering Concepts, including Design, Verification & Validation, and System

• Basic to intermediate understanding of other systems and subsystems associated with infrastructure projects.

• Membership with active participation in professional organizations such as AREMA or APTA is desirable.

• Proven track record of managing teams, setting performance goals, and delivering timely results in a fast-paced environment.

• Work independently as well as part of a team

• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done

• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Strong organization/time management skills

PREFERRED SKILL S

• INCOSE Certification is preferred

• Understanding of construction means and methods, including familiarity with industry standards, practices, and regulations is required.

• Experience in design and/or construction management of major infrastructure projects is preferred.

• Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred. #LI-JP1

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

• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $145,000/yr - $155,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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 discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Company: Kiewit