Utility Discipline Lead - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit•Centennial, CO

1d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Utility Discipline Lead for its Lone Tree, Colorado, or Westlake, Texas, team. The role collaborates with Utility Coordinators and engineers supporting pursuits and projects throughout Kiewit Infrastructure. The lead is expected to be a subject matter expert in utility construction and design, with experience in infrastructure utility coordination. The utilities team supports pursuit, engineering, and construction teams to deliver effective service to clients. Work may involve water, sewer, gas, petroleum, electric transmission and distribution, and telecommunications fiber and copper, both aerial and underground. The role leads utility coordination across projects throughout North America and Canada, working with utility owners, internal engineering groups, estimating, SUE investigation subcontractors, and right-of-way consultants. Responsibilities include managing budgets, labor forecasts, scope changes, risks, consultants, deliverables, communications, and issue resolution. The position also promotes standardized tools and operating procedures and supports estimating and scheduling for construction and professional services work. The position is based in either the Lone Tree, Colorado, or Westlake, Texas, office. Travel to assignments may be required based on business needs, and work may take place at various locations and in varying conditions. The role requires work during normal operating hours and overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

At least 15 years of industry experience.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field; related experience will be considered.
Experience with Bentley MicroStation, ORD, ProjectWise, or AutoCAD products.
Experience using Bluebeam PDF Reader.
Ability to manage projects and resources nationally.
Experience with construction techniques and constructability of utilities and related civil aspects in design-build projects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with people at all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to organize and manage multiple project assignments.
Ability to travel to assignments based on business needs.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a range of climates and environments.
Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or as part of a team.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within deadlines, with overtime and weekend work as required.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in a design-build utility environment.

Responsibilities

Lead coordination with utility owners as part of project scope across North America and Canada.
Budget costs and labor hours for KIE and subconsultants; manage claims and forecasts, identify scope changes, initiate extra work requests, and conduct risk analysis and mitigation planning.
Interface with internal KIE engineering departments, including roadway, drainage, and structures.
Collaborate with SUE investigation subcontractors, KIE estimating, and right-of-way consultants.
Lead production of deliverables for the KIE estimating group to price construction and professional services work, and provide input on scheduling tasks, durations, and logic.
Promote effective communication using standardized tools.
Build effective working relationships with construction and design project teams, provide status updates, and ensure the utility coordination group is effective.
Source consultants, execute contracts or task orders, and manage consultants.
Resolve project issues through personal involvement or by bringing in additional resources.
Promote and enforce the use of Standard Operating Procedures for Utility Coordination.