Design Engineering Manager, Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJPosted 17 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Kiewit
Job overview
The Design Engineering Manager at Kiewit leads multidisciplinary design teams for complex infrastructure projects, impacting project success through integrated design and construction management.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing large project teams, overseeing design execution, developing staffing and budget plans, mitigating risks, managing contracts, and ensuring project schedules, quality, and compliance.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $195,000 to $230,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including top-tier medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or architecture, a professional engineer license or architect registration, 15 years of experience including 6 years in project/design management, strong technical and communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Career development
Kiewit offers unbeatable growth opportunities and a career path that accelerates advancement through challenging projects and integrated team collaboration.
Work environment and culture
Kiewit promotes a safety-first culture, integrity, respect, and a collaborative environment focused on delivering quality work and building strong relationships.
Company information
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is a division specializing in alternative delivery infrastructure projects, integrating design and construction to improve schedules, control costs, and minimize risks across major markets.
Team overview
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary design and engineering team that supports projects company-wide, sharing innovative concepts and best practices.
Job location and travel
This role is based in McLean, VA, Manhattan, NY, or Woodcliff Lake, NJ, with some travel required depending on project needs.
Unique job features
The job features working on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects using a fully integrated design and construction approach, with a focus on innovation, safety, and constructability.
Company overview
Kiewit Corporation is a Fortune 500 construction, engineering, and mining services company based in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1884, it has grown into one of North America's largest and most respected contractors, known for its work on large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, tunnels, and power plants. Kiewit operates through various subsidiaries and divisions, generating revenue by delivering complex projects across multiple sectors including transportation, oil and gas, power, building, and mining. The company is employee-owned, which fosters a culture of accountability and commitment to quality and safety.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary design teams, emphasizing your ability to oversee complex infrastructure projects from pursuit through final design.
Focus on demonstrating your expertise in design-build and progressive design-build delivery methods, especially on heavy civil, bridge, transportation, or rail projects with significant construction values.
Apply through Kiewit's official corporate careers site and also submit your application on LinkedIn and other job boards where Kiewit has postings to maximize your exposure to recruiters.
Connect with professionals in Kiewit's Infrastructure Engineers division on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent Kiewit projects, asking about team culture, or inquiring how design managers collaborate with construction teams.
Optimize your resume for ATS by using keywords from the job description such as 'design-build,' 'progressive design-build,' 'multidisciplinary project management,' 'risk mitigation,' and 'professional engineer license' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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