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Design Engineering Manager, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Location:

New York, NY, US Woodcliff Lake, NJ, US

Requisition ID: 176979

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineer 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 identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewits proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewits management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewits 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 out of our Manhattan, NY or Woodcliff Lake, NJ office, and requires some amount of travel based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead large, diverse, multidisciplinary project teams during the pursuit and final design of projects.
• Serve as the overall leader to the design team and providing oversight to support groups.
• Develop staffing plans and challenging but achievable design budgets and schedules, set expectations, and execute according to plan.
• Identify and communicate project risks / opportunities and prepare and execute mitigation plans.
• Review and manage upstream and downstream engineering contracts.
• Prepare subconsultants scope, pricing and other necessary design execution stipulations. Monitor performance of subconsultants work.
• Represent Kiewits design team and develop effective relationships with the construction and client teams.
• Monitor, control and communicate schedule, quality, financial, and commercial performance.
• Monitor design progress, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree or higher in engineering, construction management or architecture
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Architect Registration is required
• A minimum of 15 years of experience with at least six (6) of these years in the project manager / design manager position, with emphasis on multi-disciplinary design-build and/or progressive design-build heavy civil, bridge, transportation, rail / transit projects with construction values of at least $200 million.
• Strong technical background in at least one of the disciplines common to infrastructure projects
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to work ethics and integrity, and to treating others with respect
• Commitment to delivering quality work, and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Commitment to creating a Nobody Get Hurts safe work culture on projects #LI-MD1

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

Base Compensation: $195,000/yr -$230,000/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 thats 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.

Theres no limit to what youll do at Kiewit. Whether youre 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 peoples lives for generations to come.

Here youll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thats among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
Job Segment: Design Engineer, Construction, Engineer, Engineering Manager, Manager, Engineering, Management

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