Senior Design Engineering Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Requisition ID: 167768

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering (KIE) has an immediate opening for a dynamic Infrastructure Senior Design Manager in our Design Build Group. The rapidly growing Infrastructure Design Department, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, systems 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

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 is based out of our Oakville, Canada office.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer with ability to obtain registration in other provinces/states as projects may require.
• 15+ years of directly related experience in delivery of design-build and/or P3 projects in both the pre- and post-award phases. At least five of these years in the Project Manager/Design Manager position with project management responsibility on large complex multidisciplinary projects. Prior work experience on transportation project valued at $100M+.
• Experience reviewing and administering engineering contracts for design-build projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation.
• Proven experience in highway and bridge project delivery is required; and experience in delivery of projects in other transportation service sectors (rail & transit, aviation and ports) is desired.
• Strong technical background as a design engineer for design-build projects in at least one of the civil engineering disciplines common to infrastructure projects (roadways, rail & transit, drainage, structures, geotechnical etc.).
• Five or more years of managing an engineering and design team of 10 or more.

Required Characteristics

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• 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.
• The ability to travel when needed.
• Strong work ethic and willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.

Other Requirements:

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• 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.
• Regular, reliable attendance

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s 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.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.