Kiewit
Design Engineering Director, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Kiewit, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineering Director / Area Manager for our Design Management group in the Southeast. You will be part of our growing infrastructure engineering group, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, maritime and materials disciplines, and is focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects. You will be a primary engineering point of contact for the Southeast construction district, establishing key relationships with the teams that build the work we design. Candidate must have a strong presence in the Southeast region, particularly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. This position is based out of Peachtree, GA, Raleigh, NC or Tampa, FL with a combination of travel throughout the region.
Responsibilities
Pre-award work
Manage staff and activities for a project of significant size and complexity; develop staffing plans and schedules to meet delivery schedules and task requirements. Lead and manage a team of Kiewit design engineers, estimators and subconsultants making up the pursuit team, ensuring preparedness to execute pre-award work. Collaborate with Business Development to leverage relationships with sub-consultants and owners to facilitate positioning of Kiewit to win. Present ideas persuasively; gain support and buy-in without demanding it; influence others to the desired course of action. Participate in development and negotiation of teaming agreements with subconsultants, ensuring Kiewit protocols and standards for commercial and risk terms are achieved. Assist with preparation and review of SOQs prior to shortlisting. Facilitate work planning activities, oversee pre-award level of effort and fee development, quality management, and risk/change management. Ensure project controls measures are implemented; conduct periodic project reviews to facilitate successful delivery. Lead transition from pre-award to post-award work planning and resource scheduling. Post-award work
Lead and manage a team of Kiewit design engineers and subconsultants to execute and deliver the project. Manage the design team to meet scope while delivering quality deliverables within schedule, managing risk/change and budget, balancing impacts for overall success. Plan, direct and supervise assigned personnel; delegate management authority and accountability appropriately. Ensure the project team complies with the contract and exercises cost/schedule control to implement the approved design. Lead integration of risk/change management processes. Develop action plans with timelines to implement strategy and gain buy-in through effective communication. Interface and maintain relationships with the Owner, other Kiewit districts and design partners. Apply a "best practice" mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and quality in delivery of work product. Mentor and develop the technical capabilities of mid-level and junior staff. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or greater in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation. U.S. Professional Engineer license required; ability to obtain in other states as needed. 15 years of directly related experience with at least five years in a Design Manager role with project management responsibility on large, complex multidisciplinary projects. Successful delivery of projects in excess of $500 million in construction value (minimum three in excess of $250 million). 10 years of experience in delivery of design-build and/or P3 projects as a Design Manager, Segment Lead or Discipline Lead with pre- and post-award experience. 5 or more years of experience managing an engineering and design team. 5 years of experience negotiating upstream and downstream engineering services agreements for alternative delivery projects. Ability to travel regionally to support local clients and projects as needed. Other requirements
Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines. Effective communication and interaction with supervisors, employees and others, individually or in a team environment. Work safely, understand and follow oral and written instructions, warnings, and policies. Work during normal hours and as needed, including overtime and weekends; travel to various locations may be required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff, including medical, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Construction and Civil Engineering
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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineering Director / Area Manager for our Design Management group in the Southeast. You will be part of our growing infrastructure engineering group, which includes structural, geotechnical, civil, drainage, roadway, rail, maritime and materials disciplines, and is focused on the design-build delivery of infrastructure projects. You will be a primary engineering point of contact for the Southeast construction district, establishing key relationships with the teams that build the work we design. Candidate must have a strong presence in the Southeast region, particularly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. This position is based out of Peachtree, GA, Raleigh, NC or Tampa, FL with a combination of travel throughout the region.
Responsibilities
Pre-award work
Manage staff and activities for a project of significant size and complexity; develop staffing plans and schedules to meet delivery schedules and task requirements. Lead and manage a team of Kiewit design engineers, estimators and subconsultants making up the pursuit team, ensuring preparedness to execute pre-award work. Collaborate with Business Development to leverage relationships with sub-consultants and owners to facilitate positioning of Kiewit to win. Present ideas persuasively; gain support and buy-in without demanding it; influence others to the desired course of action. Participate in development and negotiation of teaming agreements with subconsultants, ensuring Kiewit protocols and standards for commercial and risk terms are achieved. Assist with preparation and review of SOQs prior to shortlisting. Facilitate work planning activities, oversee pre-award level of effort and fee development, quality management, and risk/change management. Ensure project controls measures are implemented; conduct periodic project reviews to facilitate successful delivery. Lead transition from pre-award to post-award work planning and resource scheduling. Post-award work
Lead and manage a team of Kiewit design engineers and subconsultants to execute and deliver the project. Manage the design team to meet scope while delivering quality deliverables within schedule, managing risk/change and budget, balancing impacts for overall success. Plan, direct and supervise assigned personnel; delegate management authority and accountability appropriately. Ensure the project team complies with the contract and exercises cost/schedule control to implement the approved design. Lead integration of risk/change management processes. Develop action plans with timelines to implement strategy and gain buy-in through effective communication. Interface and maintain relationships with the Owner, other Kiewit districts and design partners. Apply a "best practice" mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and quality in delivery of work product. Mentor and develop the technical capabilities of mid-level and junior staff. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or greater in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation. U.S. Professional Engineer license required; ability to obtain in other states as needed. 15 years of directly related experience with at least five years in a Design Manager role with project management responsibility on large, complex multidisciplinary projects. Successful delivery of projects in excess of $500 million in construction value (minimum three in excess of $250 million). 10 years of experience in delivery of design-build and/or P3 projects as a Design Manager, Segment Lead or Discipline Lead with pre- and post-award experience. 5 or more years of experience managing an engineering and design team. 5 years of experience negotiating upstream and downstream engineering services agreements for alternative delivery projects. Ability to travel regionally to support local clients and projects as needed. Other requirements
Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines. Effective communication and interaction with supervisors, employees and others, individually or in a team environment. Work safely, understand and follow oral and written instructions, warnings, and policies. Work during normal hours and as needed, including overtime and weekends; travel to various locations may be required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff, including medical, dental and vision plans, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Construction and Civil Engineering
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