Engineering T&D Project Manager - Kiewit Power Delivery

Kiewit Corporation - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Kiewit Power Delivery is seeking a Senior Engineering T&D Project Manager to join our team in The Woodlands, TX or Houston, TX. As a full-service engineering and construction solutions provider, we operate across North America, specializing in the transmission and distribution market. Our expertise encompasses high voltage overhead and underground transmission, as well as distribution and automation design and construction capabilities. With a commitment to safety and excellence, we leverage our 135 years of construction and engineering experience to deliver holistic solutions that set us apart in the industry. In this role, you will manage staff and activities for multiple projects, developing staffing plans and schedules to meet delivery timelines and task requirements. You will lead a team of engineers and designers, ensuring they are equipped to execute and deliver project scope activities effectively. Your responsibilities will include managing the design team to ensure quality deliverables are produced within the required schedule, while also managing risks, changes, and project budgets to ensure overall success. You will be expected to present ideas persuasively, gaining support and buy-in from stakeholders without demanding it, and influencing others towards desired outcomes. Additionally, you will facilitate work planning activities, oversee man-hour development, quality management, and risk/change management, ensuring that project control measures are implemented. Conducting periodic project reviews will be essential to oversee and facilitate successful project delivery performance. You will also develop action plans with timelines to implement strategies, involving others in the process and incorporating the best ideas into the plan through effective communication. Maintaining relationships with the Owner and design partners will be crucial, as will mentoring and developing the technical capabilities of design staff. This position requires a proactive approach to project management, with a focus on delivering results that meet client expectations and further Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and activities for multiple projects and develop staffing plans and schedules to meet delivery schedule and task requirements.
• Lead and manage a team of Kiewit engineers and designers, ensuring they are prepared to execute and deliver project scope activities.
• Manage the design team to ensure the scope is met while producing quality deliverables within the required schedule, managing risk/change and the project budget.
• Present ideas in persuasive and compelling ways; gain support and buy-in without demanding it; influence others to desired course of action.
• Facilitate work planning activities, oversee man-hour development, quality management, and risk/change management.
• Ensure that project controls measures are implemented and conduct periodic project reviews to oversee and facilitate successful project delivery performance.
• Develop action plans with timelines to implement strategy; involve others in the process, incorporating best ideas into the plan and gaining buy-in through effective communication.
• Interface and maintain relationships with the Owner and design partners.
• Mentor and develop technical capabilities of design staff.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• PE strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager, Design Manager, or Engineering Manager, with responsibilities including engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction standards and processes including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

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.