Transit Rail Production Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an opening for a dynamic experienced Civil Designer in our growing Digital Delivery and Transit-Rail Production group. You will be part of our rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes transit-rail, roadway, drainage, utilities, structural, geotechnical, and 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 throughout the country.

District Overview

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 exceeds 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 wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, by joining Kie-wit, you’re ensuring a lifetime of success.

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be part of a design team responsible for completing engineering assignments in support of heavy civil construction for Kiewit Construction Companies’ business including transit-rail, roadway, drainage, utility design, preparation of design plans, and technical reports. Key responsibilities include the following:

•    In office work primarily
•    Manage the implementation of CAD/BIM standards and software—including MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRail Designer, Civil 3D, and other civil engineering design tools—based on department, client, and project requirements
•    Collaborating with engineering teams to identify and develop Digital Delivery execution plans for preliminary and final design packages for transit and rail projects
•    Prepare project and department progress reports and providing updates during project and department meetings
•    Responsible for developing, tracking, and overall management of CAD/BIM initiatives for the transit‑rail department, aligned with priorities, budget, and schedule, and in coordination with the Digital Delivery department
•    Assist the department in identifying opportunities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and custom programming solutions
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write technical memos and papers, and present technical topics during department and project meetings.
•    Participate in design reviews to evaluate design concepts, conducting drafting and modeling quality reviews, and contributing to comment‑resolution meetings
•    Manage multiple projects and department needs based on assigned priorities, staffing, and deadlines
•    Responsible for assigning other transit-rail designers to projects and monitoring production, quality, and schedule based on department and project needs
•    Working with CAD/BIM software vendors, the Digital Delivery department, and the Kiewit Technology Group to identify technical needs, troubleshoot issues, and support departmental recommendations for future software requirements

Qualifications

•    Associate degree in computer aided design, 3D modeling, drafting, surveying, or a related program 
•    20+ years of experience leading CAD design, 3D modeling, and plan‑set production for medium to large transit and rail projects
•    Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring CAD designers while collaborating closely with department and project leadership to ensure high‑quality deliverables and successful project outcomes
•    Advanced proficiency with the use and management of AutoCAD, MicroStation (2D & 3D), Civil 3D, and OpenRail design applications
•    Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) for developing summary reports, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and departmental documentation
•    Experience with Revit is a plus
•    Extensive knowledge of transit and rail design disciplines and requirements
•    Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and civil engineering drawings for construction
•    Experience supporting Design‑Build projects is an advantage
•    Strong critical‑thinking skills with the ability to plan ahead and conceptualize solutions
•    Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Working Conditions