Engineering Project Manager - Buildings

Requisition ID: 180895

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Architecture & Engineering (KAE) is seeking an experienced A/E Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building projects across a diverse portfolio including Federal & Government, Nuclear, Healthcare, Mission Critical, Sports Facilities & Stadiums, Transit & Aviation, and Education facilities.

This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of engineering and architectural design efforts—from early concept through construction support—while leading integrated teams of engineers, architects, and technical specialists. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in building systems design, proven leadership of multi-discipline teams, and the ability to deliver high-quality projects in fast-paced, client-driven environments.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service engineering consulting and design firm serving a broad range of industrial markets. Our combined staff of more than 1,300 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve the industrial, transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building, and oil, gas & chemical markets. Our operations-focused engineering provides our clients with safe and efficient facilities, and it integrates our 130 years of construction experience to finish projects on time and to make sure that Nobody Gets Hurt. 

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water 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 (Engineer Procure Construct) and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Location

This position can be based out of locations such as Lenexa, KS; Denver, CO; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams (mechanical, electrical, structural, architecture, civil, and specialty disciplines) on complex building projects.

• Manage projects through all phases: concept, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction support.

• Develop and maintain project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.

• Ensure projects meet technical, quality, safety, constructability, and client expectations.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, including government agencies and institutional owners.

• Lead client meetings, presentations, and design reviews, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Technical & Design Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight on building systems integration, ensuring coordination across engineering and architecture disciplines.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including those relevant to specialized markets (e.g., healthcare, federal, aviation).

• Drive innovative design solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and constructability.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor engineering and architecture staff; promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Partner with construction teams to ensure design-build excellence and seamless project execution.

• Coordinate closely with estimating, procurement, construction operations, and field teams.

Business Development & Strategy Support

• Support pursuit efforts including proposal development, scope definition, fee development, and interview presentations.

• Contribute to market growth strategies across key sectors such as mission critical, healthcare, and infrastructure-related facilities.

• Identify opportunities to enhance KAE’s position in the buildings market.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 7+ years of experience in engineering/design of building systems with progressive project leadership responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture teams.

• Experience delivering projects in one or more of the following sectors:

• Federal / Government

• Healthcare

• Mission Critical (Data Centers/Water/Wastewater)

• Sports & Entertainment

• Transit & Aviation

• Education

• Nuclear

• Strong understanding of design-build delivery methods and integrated project delivery.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect (RA).

• Experience working on large, complex Design-Build/EPC projects.

• Experience in early project development and contract models such as Progressive Design Build (PDB) or Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)

• Familiarity with BIM and digital design tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).

• Experience working with or within construction organizations or contractor-led design environments.

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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.

• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $152,000/yr - $160,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 05/21/2026 - 07/07/2026

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit