Requisition ID: 171775

Job Level: Director

Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions

Department: Field Operations

Market: Nuclear

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Nuclear Engineering VP will be responsible for simultaneously managing multiple projects, pursuits and developing relationships within commercial and government markets to provide engineering design services and operational execution. He or She will be expected to have a firm understanding of the 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 the commercial nuclear area 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.

District Overview

Kiewit Nuclear Solutions. is a full-service engineering, project management, and construction provider operating across North America. Our experience and expertise span all aspects of the nuclear-related market from carbon-free, small modular reactors to Dept of Energy science, environmental and nuclear security mission capabilities. With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.  As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 135 years of construction and engineering excellence that provides wholistic solutions, differentiating our team from the rest of the industry.

Our rapidly growing nuclear solutions business has opened new locations across North America to strengthen our market presence while executing work within the communities we live within and support. We are committed to building upon our history as one of the safest companies to work for by equipping our craft and staff with the best technology, processes, equipment, tools and safety programs available.

We are an innovative team that prides itself on excellence through continuous improvement and an unwavering commitment to deliver for our clients. Our staff collaborates with Kiewit’s vast internal network of resources that span heavy civil and infrastructure, vertical and commercial buildings, industrial, as well our oil and gas and power generation markets, to drive safe and cost-effective solutions that achieve client expectations and further Kiewit’s core values of People, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship.

On our team, you’ll have the opportunity to see, design and construct more than you ever imagined. Working hard will not only bring you satisfaction from a job well done, but it will help propel your career forward faster than you might expect. Kiewit’s culture encourages training, developing your skills, and tailoring your experience and knowledge to allow you to take on projects that impact millions across North America. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan, and unbeatable growth opportunities, joining Kiewit can bring a lifetime of personal success and satisfaction.

Location

Primary location is Lenexa, KS. Other Kiewit major Hub location maybe considered. Position will require up to 50% travels to client and project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and growth of nuclear engineering services with oversight of engineering team

• Has P&L responsibility for nuclear engineering market

• Provide direction and leadership to manage a team of engineers and subconsultants, and ensure they are prepared to execute and deliver.

• Identify market potential (addressable market), target opportunities, key partners and clients, bidding strategy, market risks, industry events, and targeted annual bid and award revenue for the nuclear market.

• Coordinates with the leadership and operations staff to obtain necessary resources to estimate and respond to RFPs

• 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 to produce deliverables (proposals, brochures, presentations, etc.) necessary to achieve capture goals

• Leads client, OEM and 3rd party engineering partner contract negotiations in concert with Operations and Legal to achieve a cohesive execution team

• Leads go/no go bid decisions with senior leaders

• Is responsible for proper and efficient utilization of division resources to achieve overall objectives

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.

• Licensed Professional Engineer is a plus.

• Successful history of leading and growing an engineering team.

• Develop strategy and new commercial transaction that is typical for Design/Build, EPCs and Construction Management in the U.S. 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 the U.S. nuclear facilities.

• 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.

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.

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Company: Kiewit