Mechanical Scoping Manager

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a Senior Mechanical Scope Manager to lead assigned scope packages across one or more projects, translating construction strategies into package and bidder plans. You will direct day-to-day package work of technical resources while maintaining administrative and technical authority.

Based in Lenexa, KS, the role involves coordinating with KSN, guiding RFP processes for trades, materials, and equipment, and delivering award recommendations that balance

Qualifications

• General contracting experience with trade partner contract RFPs, commercial evaluations, subcontract negotiations and field transition.
• Ability to lead package teams without assuming functional management of technical personnel.
• Applicable CSA, mechanical or electrical experience for the assigned portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Translate the jointly agreed construction strategy into package and bidder plans; lead trade partner contract RFPs and coordinate, commercial clarifications, bid leveling and negotiations.
• Work with Discipline Excellence on technical scope, constructability, discipline-level trade partner relationships and technical bidder capability validation.
• Integrate Trade Partner Development input on enterprise relationships, portfolio capacity and performance, and applicable enterprise-level agreements.
• Align package terms with applicable prime commitments; document retained risks and commercial exceptions.
• Coordinate with and leverage KSN for contract execution; RFP process [and for materials, equipment and suppliers].
• Prepare award recommendations that integrate technical acceptance, partner fit, commercial terms and project risk.
• Lead package onboarding and mobilization with Operations; remain involved in field issue resolution and execution support according to project need.

Skills

General contracting experience

Contract negotiations

Team leadership

RFP process

Job description

Requisition ID: 182933
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview The Mechanical Scope Manager leads assigned scope packages across one or more projects, translating the agreed construction strategy into package and bidder plans that integrate technical scope, partner intelligence, commercial solicitation and execution needs. Directs day-to-day package work of assigned technical resources while Discipline Excellence retains administrative reporting and technical authority.
District Overview The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.
We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world‑class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi‑billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.
If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.
Location This role is based out of Lenexa, Kansas.
Responsibilities

• Translate the jointly agreed construction strategy into package and bidder plans; In coordination with KSN, lead trade partner contract RFPs and coordinate, commercial clarifications, bid leveling and negotiations.
• Work with Discipline Excellence on technical scope, constructability, discipline-level trade partner relationships and technical bidder capability validation.
• Integrate Trade Partner Development input on enterprise relationships, portfolio capacity and performance, and applicable enterprise-level agreements.
• Align package terms with applicable prime commitments; ; document retained risks and commercial exceptions.
• Coordinate with and leverage KSN for contract execution; RFP process [and for materials, equipment and suppliers].
• Prepare award recommendations that integrate technical acceptance, partner fit, commercial terms and project risk.
• Lead package onboarding and mobilization with Operations; remain involved in field issue resolution and execution support according to project need.
• Continue within the project team while package or field needs warrant.
• Escalate technical-authority conflicts and project decisions through the agreed matrix reporting routes.

Qualifications

• General contracting experience with trade partner contract RFPs, commercial evaluations, subcontract negotiations and field transition.
• Ability to lead package teams without assuming functional management of technical personnel.
• Applicable CSA, mechanical or electrical experience for the assigned portfolio.

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.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.