Job Information
Kiewit Engineering Project Manager - Industrial EPC Projects in Kansas City, Kansas
Requisition ID: 173385
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for several strong Engineering Project Managers/Engineering Managers to lead technical designs for Industrial EPC, design/Build projects. Our Industrial market has expanded over the last 5 years in terms of new clients, and new scopes of work into advanced technologies, including Data Centers, and Semiconductors. If you are looking to expand your industrial knowledge, forge new territories and manage complex EPC projects with large engineering/construction teams - we would love to talk with you. In this position you can make your mark on our growing Industrial projects, managing projects that make a difference to the communities and world around us. Our Engineering Project Managers report to the Executive VP of our Industrial business and focus on developing design solutions hat seamlessly transition from design plans to completed projects that exceed client expectations and further Kiewit’s legacy of excellence.
At Kiewit, we are always working to improve our processes, performance and vision to better serve our customers. As Engineering Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the project design through the final construction stages, managing and inspiring a team of committed and engaged - engineers and designers. You will interface with construction, estimating and scheduling on a regular basis to drive the project forward. By driving communication, providing technical expertise and establishing project goals, you’ll help push the team to its greatest potential with a relentless passion for improvement, while delivering project success through scope, schedule and budget. Our projects are engineering driven, but construction led, so your understanding of construction execution will be keys to your success!
District Overview
Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Advanced Technologies (Data Centers, Semiconductors, EV Battery), Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Bioprocessing and Chemical processing, Water, and Wastewater treatment.
Location
The role will be located in our Lenexa Kansas (Kansas City) office. Remote locations may be considered that are near other Kiewit major offices but with 50% travel to Lenexa Kansas required.
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplined team of engineers/designers to execute FEED, D/B and EPC projects in Industrial market areas. Develop the team vision, identify priorities to ensure those align with operational goals.
Build discipline-specific strategies and objectives for talent management, technology, quality management and risk management.
Manage the scope, budget, and schedule of projects you are assigned to, inclusive of executing fair change management.
Foster high performing teams and behavior to execute projects.
Work to fully comprehend the business, industry and changing marketplace the organization resides in; working with Engineering Department Managers, align discipline personnel to meet changing business requirements.
Ability to mentor and develop team members maintaining the “train your replacement" mentality.
Work with Engineering Department Managers to effectively manage underperforming project team members.
Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operating risks inherent in the business that could materially impact the company’s reputation and/or operating results.
Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a means to manage KPI tracking and reporting.
Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and finds practical applications and identify wants to leverage current and new technology on the project.
Develop and execute a communications plan, ensuring project team members are informed of strategy, shared goals, policies, practices and programs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management (or similar field) from an accredited program is required
10+ years of experience in increasingly challenging positions in roles as an Engineering Project Manager or Engineering Manager or similar role. Strong design knowledge for complex industrial projects is required, with the ability and experience managing technical/engineering resources is required
Must have a minimum of 5+ years of engineering project management/leadership experience, managing EPC projects for Industrial projects. (Open to any market area which could include Water/Wastewater, Industrial Power, OGC, Chemical Processing, Bioprocessing, Advanced manufacturing)
Background in Engineering and/or project management Must have strong negotiation, presentation and persuasion skills. Experienced in communicating ideas, winning approval, and reaching resolutions with a variety of audiences
Ability to manage projects and progress ideas to execution in a complex environment; able to guide technical teams to solve complex design problems.
Strong analytical ability along with the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations
Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker
Proficient in interpreting and providing direction on project controls and scheduling
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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.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
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 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 characteristics protected by law.
Company: Kiewit