Nuclear Design Engineering Manager (EPC/Design-Build)

Kiewit; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 179,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS, Itasca IL area seeks an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead multi-discipline teams delivering EPC and design-build nuclear projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule alignment. The role emphasizes client engagement, project pursuit support, and cross-functional coordination to meet program goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• PE license is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage projects and lead a team in a complex environment.
• Self-motivation, results orientation and coaching mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork orientation.
• Travel expectations and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of the project engineering and design team.
• Direct the development and execution of the project plan including quality, deliverables, schedule, budget, staffing, risks, and change control.
• Monitor progress against the execution plan and take corrective actions as needed.
• Communicate project status to senior management with regular reports and presentations.
• Schedule and lead project team meetings.
• Identify and document risks and manage expenditures against the budget.
• Lead engineering portion of project pursuit with technical scope and cost estimates.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Mentoring/coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related technical field

PE license

Job description

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions in Lenexa, KS, Itasca IL area seeks an experienced Design Engineering Manager to lead multi-discipline teams delivering EPC and design-build nuclear projects, ensuring scope, budget, and schedule alignment. The role emphasizes client engagement, project pursuit support, and cross-functional coordination to meet program goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

Travel up to 25% may be required.