Design Manager - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

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 subconsultant inputs such as hours and schedule reporting and claiming.
• Recognize when course correction is needed and coordinate with the team to develop effective recovery plans. Escalate issues to the Design Sponsor and work together toward a solution.
• Work with Contract Managers to develop and administer subconsultant design contracts. Review and manage prime and subconsultant design contracts.
• Represent Kiewit’s design team and develop effective relationships with the construction and client teams. Communicate and demonstrate the value of Kiewit’s design-build processes to operating districts and Owners.
• Monitor, control and communicate commercial, schedule and quality performance. Work with Discipline Leads and design management team to prepare comprehensive and reliable project controls reports that fairly represent current status and forecasted end of project results.
• Partner with design Discipline Leads and the operating district Project / Construction Manager, estimators and superintendents to complete of all design scope in accordance with project management plans with deliverables that are correct, provide cost and schedule effectiveness, can be constructed safely, and are responsive to Client requirements.
• Monitor design development, ensuring compliance with RFP and technical requirements. Ensure design strategy, justification, risk and opportunity is documented and communicated to the Design Sponsor, operating District Sponsor and Project / Construction Manager.
• Partner with the Design Quality Manager to ensure Kiewit's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including our Quality Management System, are communicated, and followed. Coordinate alternative procedures with the Design Sponsor if SOPs are not appropriate or effective for a particular application. Contribute to the development and improvement of SOPs.
• Travel when needed, including working away from home when required by a project assignment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, construction management or architecture from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Licensed Professional Engineer / Architect with ability to obtain registration in other provinces / states as projects may require.
• At least 15 years of experience contributing to alternative delivery projects (e.g., progressive design-build, design-build, alliance, P3) in both the pre- and post-award phases. At least six of these years in the Project Manager / Design Manager position with project management responsibility for multi-disciplinary projects with construction values at least $200M.
• Proven project delivery experience within one or more of heavy civil, bridge, transportation, rail / transit, port / marine and hydropower type projects is required.
• Strong technical background as a design engineer / architect or construction professional for design-build projects in at least one of the disciplines common to infrastructure projects.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. The ability to clearly communicate technical and contractual matters to diverse technical and non-technical audiences is essential for success in this role.

Working Conditions
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Other Requirements:

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

Base Compensation: $200,000/yr - $230,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
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.