Engineering Project Manager - Industrial

Kiewit Corporation - Lenexa, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Lenexa, KS

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering (KIWE) is seeking a dynamic Engineering Services Project Manager to join our engineering group. This role is essential for managing engineering projects and fostering client relationships, ensuring that we exceed client expectations while supporting our EPC business. The position involves overseeing multi-discipline engineering projects, from studies to detailed design, and requires balancing multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development and oversee the implementation of the project execution plan including deliverables lists, schedule, budget, and manpower projections for engineering projects.
• Schedule and lead project team meetings as required.
• Coordinate client billings with the Kiewit business management team.
• Monitor and report project progress against the execution plan, taking appropriate corrective action if progress falls behind the plan.
• Monitor, control, and report project expenditures against the budget.
• Oversee contract change notice management process as required.
• Communicate project status to Kiewit Management, providing regular weekly and monthly reports.
• Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction and operating efficiencies.
• Lead project planning processes within the pursuit and proposal phase, collaborating with company resources and functional leadership.
• Develop and execute a communications plan to keep team members informed of strategy, goals, and responsibilities.
• Overall management of the project design team.
• Engage with clients to understand operations priorities and ensure their implementation through design.
• Identify, evaluate, and document project risks and develop mitigation plans with clients.
• Coordinate discussions on project design and performance status with clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, process, chemical, civil/structural, or electrical engineering; or related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in increasingly challenging positions, preferably in an engineering organization.
• 5+ years' experience performing engineering-related design or management within the industrial market, preferred.
• 5+ years' experience in a consulting role, preferred.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and persuasion skills, along with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in communicating ideas and reaching resolutions with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage projects (scope, schedule, budget, resources) and progress ideas to execution in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret data and make technical recommendations.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable and collaborative.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a focus on coaching team members.
• Attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.