Principal Engineering Director, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for simultaneously managing major design build and infrastructure programs and operational execution while serving as the Principal Engineering Director. He or She will be expected to have a firm understanding of the team’s core technical capabilities and the needs of the major clients. The successful candidate should have experience of managing and building strong relationships with multiple targeted clients and should have established contact with other potential, secondary clients that could be leveraged in the future. The role requires the successful candidate to engage both new and existing clients to solidify strong relationships and best position his or her team to build a stable and growing backlog.  The role requires an understanding of account financials including reporting these results to executives and senior management. He or She will help build and execute short-term and long-term market strategies to set the best course supporting the overall Transportation Infrastructure market.

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 Kiewit’s 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. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s 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 temporarily based out of Kiewit Lone Tree, CO location with the ability to relocate for project(s). The ability to travel at least 50% to client and project locations is expected.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation
• Licensed Professional Engineer with ability to obtain in other states as the project may require.
• 20 yrs  of directly related experience with at least five of these years in a Senior Design Manager position with project management responsibility on large complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Successful completion of management role in delivery of one or more projects in excess of $500 million in construction value with a minimum of three or more in excess of $250 million. 
• 10 yrs of specific experience in delivery of design-build and/or P3 projects as a Design Manager, Segment Lead or Discipline Lead with experience in both pre- and post-award phases.
• 5 or more years of managing an engineering and design team of at least 5 or more
• Ability to travel across the United States and Canada or as business necessitates