Requisition ID: 180536

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The successful candidate will typically manage medium sized projects of moderate complexity or similar scopes of work on larger or more complex projects.

Candidates shall have prior design management experience and demonstrate a strong technical background as a design engineer or construction professional with design-build experience in at least one of the disciplines common to infrastructure projects. Thay shall have a multi-disciplinary project background, an ability to integrate project teams and have a comprehensive understanding of project delivery and controls processes.

Successful execution of this role requires a highly professional approach, characterized by strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstration of Kiewit’s culture and values, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong relationship building, strong organizational skills, great judgment and sound decision making.

District Overview

2025 ENR National Contractor Rankings #1 for Transportation and #3 Top 100 design build firms

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing to experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position is based in our Burnaby office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead large, diverse, multidisciplinary project teams as the Design Manager or Senior Design Manager during the pursuit and final design of infrastructure projects.
• Act as the overall leader to the design team by setting expectations, developing the plan in either the pursuit and/or final design project phases, and providing oversight to support groups.
• Develop staffing plans and challenging but achievable project budgets / schedules and execute projects according to plan.
• Identify and communicate project risks / opportunities and prepare and execute mitigation and capture plans.
• Review and manage upstream and downstream engineering contracts considering risk profiles and strategic contracting objectives.
• Prepare subcontractor scope, pricing and other necessary design execution stipulations. Monitor performance of the work to ensure compliance with the agreement(s).
• Ensure the completion of weekly subco