Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kiewit is a leading engineering firm specializing in water and industrial projects across North America. They are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of complex water treatment and remediation solutions, ensuring seamless transition from design to field execution.
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire multi‑disciplinary engineering teams delivering water projects
- Own the engineering scope, budget, and schedule, including effective and fair change management
- Partner closely with construction, estimating, and scheduling teams to ensure designs support safe, efficient field execution
- Establish and drive project goals, technical strategies, and performance expectations aligned with business and operational objectives
- Develop discipline‑specific strategies for talent development, technology adoption, quality, and risk management
- Mentor and develop engineers and designers with a 'train your replacement' mindset, building long‑term organizational capability
- Collaborate with Engineering Department Managers to align staffing plans with evolving project and market needs
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks that could impact project outcomes or company reputation
- Define, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and continuous improvement
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital tools, identifying practical applications for project delivery
- Develop and execute clear project communication plans, ensuring teams remain aligned, informed, and engaged
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) from an accredited program
- 10+ years of progressive experience in engineering, preferably within the water market
- 5+ years of experience leading engineering project team, preferably within water, wastewater, or industrial markets
- Strong technical background in complex water or industrial systems, with demonstrated experience managing engineering resources
- Experience across related markets welcomed (Water/Wastewater, Industrial Power, OGC, Chemical Processing, Bioprocessing, Advanced Manufacturing)
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including clients, construction teams, and executive leadership
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex design and execution challenges
- Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments; adaptable, collaborative, and systems‑oriented
- Solid understanding of project controls, scheduling, and cost management principles
- 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
Benefits
- 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
- Generous paid time off
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