Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Design Engineering Manager- Lenexa, KS & Oak Ridge, TN

Position Overview

The DOE Engineering Director will be responsible for simultaneously managing multiple projects, pursuits and developing relationships within DOE to provide engineering services and operational execution. He or She will be expected to have a firm understanding of the regional team’s core technical capabilities and the needs of major clients to provide engineering services and management. The successful candidate should have existing, strong relationships with multiple targeted clients in his or her region 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. He or She will help build and execute short-term and long-term market strategies to set the best course supporting the overall business line. 

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.
 
Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to build upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.
 
We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.
 
On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct 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. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to 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, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.”

Location

This position is based out of the Oak Ridge, TN location with the ability to travel at least 50% to client and project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and growth of engineering nuclear services with oversight of engineering team
• Provide direction and leadership to manage a team of engineers and subconsultants, and ensure they are prepared to execute and deliver. 
• Identify DOE market potential (addressable market), target opportunities, key partners and clients, bidding strategy, market risks, industry events, and targeted annual bid and award revenue 
• Provides multiple touch points to ensure constant client engagement with key client decision-makers, teaming partners and affiliate organizations
• Analyzes market data to identify trends and opportunities in the market. Provides input for strategic direction and possible expansion of design engineering services.
• Coordinates with proposal managers and marketing managers and other functional areas to produce deliverables (proposals, brochures, presentations, etc.) necessary to achieve capture goals 
   

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related technical field with 20+ years of progressively complex experience in managing multidiscipline projects, engineering and business development activities relevant to the nuclear market.
• Preference given to candidates with a successful record of developing new business related to significant construction work on nuclear facilities
• Develop strategy and new commercial transaction that is typical for design engineering in the nuclear market
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
• Candidate should have thorough understanding of design engineering processes in nuclear facilities
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Must be able to travel at the demands of the clients and opportunity timelines necessary to achieve the desired capture results.  A flexible schedule is essential.