Design Engineering Director, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Design Engineering Director, where your leadership will shape innovative infrastructure projects across the Southeast. In this pivotal role, you will oversee a talented team, ensuring that design and construction objectives are met while fostering strong relationships with clients and partners. Your expertise in managing complex projects will drive success and contribute to the legacy of excellence in the industry. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on communities by delivering safe and effective transportation solutions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams and ensure quality deliverables.
• Lead design efforts and mentor junior staff.
• Interface with clients and manage relationships effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

U.S. Professional Engineer license

Job description

Design Engineering Director, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location: Peachtree City, GA, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Tampa, FL, Raleigh, NC

Requisition ID: 175560

Job Level: Director

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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.

As a Design Engineering Director, you will facilitate relationships with the engineering divisions of clients and partners throughout the Southeast region. You will manage design on design-build infrastructure programs, pursuits, and projects. You will provide mentoring and oversight to Design Managers, responsible for administering, assisting, and managing design to meet project, quality, financial, schedule, and construction objectives, consistent with Kiewit's Standard Operating Procedures. On particularly large, complex or risky projects, you will serve as Design Manager, responsible for the day-to-day leadership and execution of the project, ensuring all project objectives are achieved.

District Overview

KIE's Design Management team drives clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects to manage their multi-disciplined design teams to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers analyze root causes and resolve design issues before they impact schedule and budget. Our participation leads to safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work closely with Business Development team to leverage existing relationships with sub-consultants and owners.
• Present ideas in persuasive and compelling ways; gain support and buy-in.
• Participate in development and negotiation of teaming agreements between subconsultants.
• Facilitate work planning activities, oversee pre-award level of effort and fee development.
• Ensure that project controls measures are implemented. Conduct periodic project reviews.
• Lead transition from pre-award to post-award work planning and resource scheduling.
• Manage the design team to ensure the scope is met while producing quality deliverables.
• Plan, direct and supervise the activities of assigned personnel.
• Ensure that the project team complies with the contract agreement.
• Lead integration of risk/change management processes.
• Develop action plans with timelines in order to implement strategy.
• Interface and maintain relationships with the Owner, other Kiewit operating districts and design partners.
• Mentor and develop 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.
• 15 years of directly related experience with at least five years in a Design Manager position.
• Successful completion of management role in delivery of projects in excess of $500 million.
• 10 years of specific experience in delivery of design-build and/or P3 projects.
• 5 or more years of managing an engineering and design team.
• 5 years of experience negotiating engineering services agreements.
• Ability to travel regionally to support local clients and projects as business necessitates.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Work during normal operating hours and may work overtime and weekends.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our full-time 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.

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.