Architectural/Engineering Project Manager - Federal Way, Washington

About the job

Requisition ID: 182709

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Our Kiewit Industrial market is expanding in the Washington State region and we are adding an experienced Architectural / Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary building design projects across a diverse portfolio including Municipal/Federal/Government/Military, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Transit & Aviation, and Education facilities.

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

If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of Design/Build and EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further!  We are hiring to build our team, due to growth in the municpal, aviation and educational markets in the Western region.   We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing infrastructure demands.  We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

District Overview

Kiewit Architectural & Engineering (KAE) delivers fully integrated design and engineering solutions for some of North America’s most complex and high visibility infrastructure, energy and building programs. Working hand in hand with Kiewit’s construction operations, the group provides coordinated Progressive Design Build (PDB), Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) and other alternative delivery models, that reduces risk, accelerates delivery, and drives innovative, cost-effective outcomes.

Powered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers, KAE focuses on creating high performance, sustainable facilities across key growth markets including Power, Industrial, Nuclear, Federal, Aviation, Mission Critical, Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, and Commercial Buildings. The team supports sophisticated projects in sectors such as government, nuclear, transportation/transit and education, delivering scalable, forward-looking solutions tailored to each client’s operational, regulatory, and long-term needs

Location

This role will be based in our Federal Way Washington office.   We are looking for individuals that are local to those areas and offer some flexibility for hybrid work out of those offices.  Expected travel of up to 25%.

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: conceptual, 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 architectural 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

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

• 10+ years of experience in the architecture, engineering, and design of building systems with at least 3+ years leading Building Design multi-disciplined projects from concept to construction administration.

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

• Must have experience delivering projects in at least one or more of the following areas

• Federal / Government / Military / Municipal

• Healthcare/Medical

• Transit & Aviation

• Education

• Industrial

• 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) is required or able to obtain within 12 months.

• Must have experience working as a PM or Design Manager on large, complex Design-Build/Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects.

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

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

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

• Experience working with various Government/Municipal contract types highly desired.

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Other titles:  Architectural Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Building Project Manager,Building Associate Project Manager, Architectural Associate Project Manager, Engineering Associate Project Manager

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.

Base Compensation: $165,000 - $200,000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, Licensure, years of experience in our markets, skillset, and/or location)

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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

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.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.