Design Engineering Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure EngineersLocation: Lone Tree, CO, US Remote, US Manhattan, NY, USPosition Overview: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineering Manager to support our major infrastructure programs across the United States, Canada and US Virgin Islands. The ideal candidate is a mid-level design leader that meets the "Qualifications" below and has strong technical and coordination experience who is ready to take on increasing responsibility within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary infrastructure environment. The selected individual will support design management efforts during criteria development, preliminary design, final design, and construction support phases. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary engineering and design management team supporting alternative delivery infrastructure projects (e.g., design-build, progressive design-build, alliance, P3).Responsibilities:Support management and coordination of multi-disciplinary design teams during project development and execution.Assist senior design leadership with staffing plans, budgets, and schedules.Monitor design progress and support adherence to scope, schedule, and quality objectives.Coordinate with construction teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and constructible.Identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.Support preparation and management of subconsultant scopes, fee negotiations, and performance monitoring.Participate in client and stakeholder meetings as required.Assist in tracking and communicating schedule, quality, and financial performance metrics.Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture.U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (required within a defined timeframe if not currently licensed).10+ years of design engineering or design management experience, with roles of increasing responsibility.Technical background as a design engineer in at least one of the typical infrastructure disciplines.Experience in design delivery of infrastructure projects from project inception to completion, including support during construction.Project management, including commercial management and project controls, is an asset but not required.Infrastructure facilities experience is an asset (not offices, commercial, or large buildings).Familiarity with design-build and/or progressive design-build delivery methods preferred.Strong communication and organizational skills.Ability to coordinate across geographically distributed teams.Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethics, and delivering quality work.Experience working with AI agents and tools preferred.Base Compensation: 160,000 - 200,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)This posting will be active from: 07/01/2026 - 10/02/2026We 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.
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