Design Engineering Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Transportation Infrastructure Design Engineering Manager in our Design Build Group. The rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, and materials disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects.

District Overview

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms 

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects.  Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk.  Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety.  Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process leads to safe, cost effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and furthers Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see more, touch more, and do more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. We will train you, develop your skills, and allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a generous RRSP contribution plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kiewit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position may be based in any of the following offices:
Lone Tree, Colorado
Westlake, Texas
Bellevue, Washington

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages technical teams for assigned design disciplines during a pursuit or final design project.
• Responsible for completion of project design tasks within engineering disciplines, in accordance with project design criteria and project management plans.
• Ensures Kiewit's Standard Operating Procedures are communicated and followed.
• Controls cost of the design and all engineering services.
• Manages quantities and constructability throughout the design process for assigned design discipline.
• Has the flexibility to work within multiple design disciplines.
• Reviews and administers design engineering contracts.
• Monitors and reports progress against design schedule.
• Partners with design discipline lead and construction estimator/superintendent to meet project objectives.
• Mentors junior staff with technical and professional development.
• Design quality management plan champion for the engineering design team.
• Develops project budgets, schedules and staffing plans for KIE final design projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a related design/construction discipline.
• Licensed Architect (RA) or Professional Engineer (PE) required, with the ability to obtain registration in additional states/provinces as project needs require.
• 10+ years of relevant experience supporting the planning, design, and delivery of large, complex multidisciplinary infrastructure, transportation, building, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, P3, EPC, or other alternative delivery methods, including both pursuit and project execution phases.
• At least 3 years in a Design Manager, Project Manager, Deputy Design Manager, Project Engineer, or equivalent leadership role, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and consultants.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between design and construction, with proven experience developing solutions that are innovative, practical, and highly constructible.
• Experience leading and coordinating multi-discipline teams consisting of architects, engineers, BIM designers, technical specialists, and external design partners.
• Technical background in one or more relevant disciplines, including architecture, civil/site design, roadway, structures, drainage, geotechnical, rail/transit, buildings, industrial facilities, utilities, or related infrastructure systems.
• Experience administering engineering, architectural, and consultant contracts, including scope development, design coordination, risk management, budget oversight, and schedule management.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with owners, contractors, estimators, construction teams, and design partners to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.
• Three or more years of experience managing engineering and/or architectural teams of five or more professionals.
• Experience utilizing BIM/VDC, digital delivery, model-based design coordination, and constructability reviews is highly desirable.

Required Characteristics

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
• The ability to travel when needed.

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.

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