What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.?
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About Frontier-Kemper
Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction
At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.
Across North America, notable projects include The Purple Line Extensions section 3 in Los Angeles, Water Tunnel number 3 in New York City, Eagle Mountain Gas Pipeline and Kemano T2 tunneling projects in British Columbia, Canada, the Inter-Quarry Tunnel in Leesburg, VA and the Century Mine in Volga, WV.
Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent
Description
As an Engineering Manager at Frontier-Kemper, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team of 10 Professional Engineers, along with more than eight engineers, designers, and detailers based in Evansville, IN.
- Oversee all engineering and design functions across three operational divisions: Heavy Civil Tunneling, Mine Development, and OEM Equipment Manufacturing/FKC-Lake Shore.
- Manage and maintain project engineering schedules and budgets.
- Serve as the technical liaison with Division Managers, clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
- Direct and coordinate engineering, operational, and quality initiatives to improve cost, delivery, and performance.
- Ensure that all designs meet commercial, customer, regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
- Lead three discipline managers in Civil/Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering.
- Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Minimum of 15 years of related engineering experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of operations management and/or engineering leadership experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
- Strong technical background in Heavy Civil or Mining Construction.
- Equipment design and manufacturing experience preferred.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating high-performing engineering teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and computer skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
