Design Engineering Manager- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Requisition ID: 173643

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The DOE Engineering Director will be responsible for simultaneously managing multiple projects, pursuits and developing relationships within DOE to provide engineering services and operational execution. He or She will be expected to have a firm understanding of the regional team's core technical capabilities and the needs of major clients to provide engineering services and management. The successful candidate should have existing, strong relationships with multiple targeted clients in his or her region and should have established contact with other potential, secondary clients that could be leveraged in the future. The role requires the successful candidate to engage both new and existing clients to solidify strong relationships and best position his or her team to build a stable and growing backlog. He or She will help build and execute short-term and long-term market strategies to set the best course supporting the overall business line.

Location

This position is based out of the Oak Ridge, TN location with the ability to travel at least 50% to client and project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and growth of engineering nuclear services with oversight of engineering team
• Provide direction and leadership to manage a team of engineers and subconsultants, and ensure they are prepared to execute and deliver.
• Identify DOE market potential (addressable market), target opportunities, key partners and clients, bidding strategy, market risks, industry events, and targeted annual bid and award revenue
• Provides multiple touch points to ensure constant client engagement with key client decision-makers, teaming partners and affiliate organizations
• Analyzes market data to identify trends and opportunities in the market. Provides input for strategic direction and possible expansion of design engineering services.
• Coordinates with proposal managers and marketing managers and other functional areas to produce deliverables (proposals, brochures, presentations, etc.) necessary to achieve capture goals

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a related technical field with 20+ years of progressively complex experience in managing multidiscipline projects, engineering and business development activities relevant to the nuclear market.
• Preference given to candidates with a successful record of developing new business related to significant construction work on nuclear facilities
• Develop strategy and new commercial transaction that is typical for design engineering in the nuclear market
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives
• Candidate should have thorough understanding of design engineering processes in nuclear facilities
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Must be able to travel at the demands of the clients and opportunity timelines necessary to achieve the desired capture results. A flexible schedule is essential.

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

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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Commitment to Diversity
Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.#J-18808-Ljbffr