Design Engineering Director, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Design Engineering Director to lead a talented team in the Southeast. This role involves managing complex engineering projects and ensuring high-quality deliverables while fostering relationships with key stakeholders. You will be at the forefront of innovative design solutions, contributing to significant infrastructure developments across multiple states. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and a proven track record in project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering with 5+ years as a Design Manager.
• Proven success in managing large complex projects over $500 million.

Responsibilities

• Manage design teams and ensure quality deliverables within project budgets.
• Lead pre-award and post-award work planning and resource scheduling.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

U.S. Professional Engineer license

Job description

Design Engineering Director, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Requisition ID: 175560
Job Level: Director
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Design Engineering Director / Area Manager for our growing Design Management group in the Southeast. You will be part of our growing infrastructure engineering group, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, maritime and materials disciplines. You will be a primary engineering point of contact for our Southeast construction district, establishing key relationships with the teams that build the work we design. Candidate must have a strong presence in the Southeast region, particularly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

Responsibilities
Pre-award work:

• Manage staff and activities for a project of significant size and complexity and develop staffing plans 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.
• Work closely with Business Development team to leverage existing relationships with sub-consultants and owners to facilitate positioning of Kiewit to win.
• Present ideas in persuasive and compelling ways; gain 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 level of effort and fee 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 enforce proper delegation of management authority, responsibility and accountability.
• Ensure that the project team complies with the contract agreement as well as exercises rigid cost/schedule control to implement the approved design.
• 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 Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation.
• U.S. Professional Engineer license is required with ability to obtain in other states as needed.
• 15 yrs of directly related experience with at least five of these years in a 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 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.
• 5 years of experience negotiating upstream and downstream engineering services agreements for alternative delivery projects.
• Ability to travel regionally to support local clients and projects 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.