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Engineering Solar Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Direct engineering design for multiple active solar and BESS projects, from concept through IFC Manage internal engineers and external consultants to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions ...

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The Design Engineer for INTEGRA's Engineered Products division will serve as a technical leader ... Manager and collaborates with engineering, operations, manufacturing, and sales teams. Roles ...

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Airport Supervising Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$113K - $123K/yr

This position will have a focus on reviewing and managing Civil Engineering design and construction and will be the subject matter expert in Civil Engineering reviews and assessment of infrastructure ...

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental ... D manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and ...

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental ... D manager on multidiscipline projects coordinating project set-up, chartering documents, and ...

Work alongside EITs, Project Engineer and Project Managers, learning how to design communities and assist in the development of construction drawings, specifications and construction contract ...

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How much do engineering design manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering design manager in Houston, TX is $128,411.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,100.00 and $143,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineering Design Manager vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectEngineering Design ManagerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, often with management certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentLeads design teams, oversees projects, collaborates with cross-functional departmentsDesigns, analyzes, and tests mechanical systems, often working in labs or on-site
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and engineering firms for leadership rolesCommon in product design, manufacturing, and R&D sectors

The Engineering Design Manager focuses on leading design teams and managing projects, requiring leadership skills and project management experience. In contrast, Mechanical Engineers are involved in the technical design and analysis of mechanical systems. Both roles often require similar engineering credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What does an engineering design manager do?

An Engineering Design Manager oversees the design process for engineering projects, coordinating teams of engineers and designers to ensure that project goals are met efficiently and effectively. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and reviewing design work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Additionally, they often liaise with clients, stakeholders, and other departments to align the design vision with project specifications and timelines. Their leadership is crucial in solving technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions within budget.

What are the main challenges an engineering design manager faces when balancing project deadlines with innovation?

Engineering Design Managers often need to ensure that their teams deliver high-quality designs within tight project timelines while also encouraging creativity and innovation. One of the main challenges is managing stakeholder expectations and resource constraints, as pushing for innovative solutions can sometimes require more time and iterative testing. Effective communication, prioritization, and fostering a collaborative environment help address these challenges, ensuring that projects remain on schedule without stifling new ideas. Managers frequently coordinate between engineering teams, clients, and other departments to align goals and keep projects moving forward.

What does an engineering design manager do?

The job duties of an engineering design manager include overseeing a team of engineers and CAD designers on engineering projects. In addition to providing leadership to staff, in this career, you manage the budget planning for each project, work with concept development, and ensure that plans meet company or client needs and engineering standards. You offer guidance throughout the design process and inspect and sign off on design plans to ensure that they meet quality standards. As a manager, you are also responsible for providing effective staffing strategies and workflow.

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Infographic showing various Engineering Design Manager job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,411 per year, or $61.7 per hour.

Building Design Manager/Project Manager

Kiewit Corporation

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Requisition ID: 181636 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering 

Department: Design Engineering 

Market: Industrial 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

We are looking for several Building Design Managers/Project Managers to join our Industrial Building A&E team, to support supporting overall building design execution and coordination of overall a multi-discipline personnel team supporting the project, including performance and development. In this role, you will be the primary interface with proposal and engineering project teams, supporting your assigned projects(s) from concept into execution, managing the contract, working in a highly matrixed environment.  You will drive estimating, productivity (schedule and quality) and monitor the project to ensure we will deliver on time and within budget for the overall building/facility into construction.  If you have a diverse background managing Building projects in the Industrial sector, a strong technical foundation in architectural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering, with experience managing multi-disciplined teams from design through construction, we want to talk with you.  


If you are looking for a career, with stability, and a diverse portfolio of challenging DB or EPC projects to work on - look no further!  We are an employee-owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity market demands.  We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.  At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities, and improve the world.  With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.  Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!
 

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 is can be based out of the following locations: Lone Tree, CO, Lenexa, KS, Dallas TX or Houston TX.  We offer relocation to Lenexa KS or Lone Tree CO only, otherwise, we would only consider local candidates in the Dallas or Houston locations.  Expected travel of up to 25%.  

Responsibilities

   Lead the building project team, along with being, the primary interface with project management, engineering discipline leads and other key stakeholders. The building project team encompasses architects, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and BIM designers. 
   Set expectations, for productivity, and quality, as well as management and ownership of project performance (productivity, quality, milestones, manhour budget, commercial, and schedule). Monitor project and team metrics; As-needed identify underperformance early and implement recovery plans as soon as possible.   
   Actively support project initiation and development in both the estimate and execution phases to ensure projects are set up for success. 
   Manage project staffing needs to properly support each project with the mindset of serving both the project and the development of the team through setting and managing high expectations. 
   Drive communication within the project team and various stakeholders ensuring understanding of ongoing activities, contractual requirements, budget, and overall project schedule.  Working with our project controls team, develop and maintain schedules for design, procurement, installation through commissioning. 
   Collaborate with the estimating department with lessons from production. 
   Oversees understanding the entire building scope of a project. They are the primary interface with procurement, construction, the client, and project management regarding building design and execution. 
   Maintain and continue to develop relationships with DB and EPC project stakeholders as the representative for of KAE's center of excellence for buildings.   Lead design reviews, and technical coordination between the disciplines to ensure milestones are being met.
   Leads weekly building internal coordination meetings, Engineering meetings, as well as attend weekly project meetings in project controls, model walks, procurement.
   Provide accurate forecasting of project man-power needs to IBG KAE department managers
   Define and own project schedules and various document control metrics
   Drive the DB and EPC mindset on the project team. 
   Know and manage the project contract requirements and what was included in the project estimate. 

Qualifications


   Bachelor's degree in a Architecture, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering required. Masters preferred
   Minimum of 10+ years of relevant design/PM experience, performing functions as detailed above, with at least 7 years or more in building design and 3 years or more of relevant building project management experience leading a team (or a combination of those years in design plus management), where you have been the central point of contact for coordination of engineering, construction, and vendors.  
   Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license, preferred
   Knowledge of multi-discipline industrial building design and at least 5+ years' experience in similar leadership role as outlined above, leading technical resources, and managing scope/schedule/budget for a project, performing PM functions over the entire scope of a building project.   
   The candidate should be a solution-driven individual with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with a group of experienced professionals and drive things forward to completion.  
   Experience with Design Build and EPC and Design Build building execution is required
   Candidates with experience in Industrial market sectors are required and may include any or many of the following:  Pharmaceutical, Nuclear, Federal Projects, Aviation, Transportation, Data Centers/Advanced Technology, Hospitals, Education, Biotech, Distribution Centers, Power, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Sports Arenas, Facilities with regulated or clean rooms.

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 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: $130,000 - $160,000 
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:  07/30/2026  - 09/01/2026  

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.


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884