Marine Coastal Engineering Director

11 hours ago


Washington DC USA, United States Kiewit Corporation Full time
Job Title: Marine Coastal Engineering Director

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Marine Coastal Engineering Director to join our team at Kiewit Corporation. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of engineers and designers to deliver complex coastal and waterfront engineering projects.

About the Role:
  • Foster the expansion and advancement of the marine coastal and resiliency engineering business.
  • Develop a working relationship with Kiewit's Marine construction divisions.
  • Build discipline-specific strategies and objectives for talent management, technology, quality management, and risk management.
  • Work to fully comprehend the business, industry, and changing marketplace the organization resides in; align discipline personnel to meet changing business requirements.
  • Oversee department performance management process and development programs; encourage formal and informal learning events and experiences.
  • Effectively manage underperforming employees.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage technology.
  • Seek ways to improve customer satisfaction, the quality of the work product, and operating efficiencies.
  • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate operating risks inherent in the business that could materially impact the company's reputation and/or operating results.
  • Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a means to manage KPI tracking and reporting.
  • Oversee or lead business plan initiatives and collaborate with other leaders to align resources to accomplish objectives.
  • Stay up to date with the latest technology and industry practices and finds practical applications.
  • Provide professional advice to department personnel, project teams, or individual contributors.
  • Develop and execute a communications plan, ensuring department members are informed of strategy, shared goals, policies, practices, and programs.
  • Act as the Design Manager or Marine Discipline Lead for alternative delivery projects with a marine engineering component.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, and/or Ocean Engineering or related field.
  • PE license or equivalent required.
  • At least 12+ years of engineering design experience related to urban-focused flood protection and resiliency projects.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex coastal and waterfront engineering projects, ranging from contract values of $10M+.
  • Current or recent experience in leading and managing an engineering team of five or more.
  • Demonstrated expertise in overseeing and guiding a team of engineers and designers, with a successful track record of building cohesive teams at various organizational levels.
  • Promote business growth by enhancing service offerings for marine coastal resiliency within our existing client base.
  • Experience in working on teams of multidisciplinary, urban-focused flood protection and resiliency projects.
  • Experience designing and delivering projects that have marine or coastal components.
  • Experience with coastal engineering design in urban settings such as shoreline protection, waterfront parks, shoreline restoration, flood control, navigation facilities, bulkheads, dredging, and recreational boating facilities is a plus.
  • Ability to manage projects and progress ideas to execution in a complex environment.
  • Good negotiation, presentation, and persuasion skills. Experienced in communicating ideas, winning approval, and reaching resolutions with a variety of audiences.
  • Strong analytical ability along with the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations.
  • Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative, and a systems thinker.
  • Ability to manage and control quality, schedule, and budget performance of engineering teams.
  • Flexibility to frequent travel.
About Kiewit Corporation:

Kiewit Corporation is a leading provider of construction and engineering services. We are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing exceptional service to our clients and stakeholders.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as a 401(k) plan with matching. We also offer opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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