Engineering Manager Jobs in Kansas
Engineering Manager jobs in Kansas are concentrated in Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka, where aerospace, defense, and manufacturing anchor the state's engineering workforce. Major employers including Spirit AeroSystems, Garmin, and the Kansas Army National Guard employ engineering managers at every level, from team leads overseeing product development to senior managers directing multi-discipline programs. The most in-demand specialties are manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, and software engineering management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Requisition ID: 182460
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit’s Industrial division is seeking a highly driven Engineering Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts across complex industrial projects. This role is central to ensuring technical excellence, disciplined execution, and seamless coordination between engineering, construction, and project leadership teams. You will guide engineering deliverables from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with project objectives, client expectations, and Kiewit’s rigorous standards for safety, quality, and performance.
District Overview
Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Advanced Technologies (Data Centers, Semiconductors, EV Battery), Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Bioprocessing and Chemical processing, Water, and Wastewater treatment.
Location
We prefer the role to be located in our Lenexa Kansas (Kansas City), Forworth Texas, Lone Tree Colorado offices. Remote locations may be considered that are near other Kiewit major offices but with 50% travel to Lenexa Kansas required, for more Senior level candidates with 12+ years of Engineering PM experience in one or more of our specific industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all multi-disciplined engineering activities for assigned industrial projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and to Kiewit quality standards from design into construction administration.
- Coordinate cross‑functional engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external partners to maintain alignment and resolve technical challenges.
- Oversee development, review, and approval of engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Drive early project planning, design development, and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule, and execution strategy.
- Manage engineering budgets, forecasts, progress tracking, and change management processes.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, including our Construction project manager/team, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
- Champion Kiewit’s commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.
- Support proposal development, estimating, and project pursuit efforts with engineering expertise and strategic input.
Qualifications
#LI-KS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline) is required.
- 5+ years of engineering design experience for D/B, Progressive D/B or EPC projects within the industrial market such as Industrial Power, Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Mission Critical Facilities, Mining and Metals, or other similar heavy industrial facilities and at least 2 years of experience leading industrial projects.
- Must have demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and design deliverables (conceptual design through construction administration) on large, complex projects within the industrial market.
- Must have demonstrated experience with D/B, Progressive D/B, or EPC project execution, design development, and construction integration.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Why Kiewit Industrial
Kiewit offers the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding industrial projects in North America. Our Engineering Project Managers play a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes, driving innovation, and delivering world‑class results. If you’re motivated by technical leadership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and building projects that make an impact, this role is a strong fit. #LI-JB1
- 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: $152,000/yr - $160,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/24/2026 - 12/29/2025
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.
Requisition ID: 182460
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering
Department: Design Engineering
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit’s Industrial division is seeking a highly driven Engineering Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts across complex industrial projects. This role is central to ensuring technical excellence, disciplined execution, and seamless coordination between engineering, construction, and project leadership teams. You will guide engineering deliverables from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with project objectives, client expectations, and Kiewit’s rigorous standards for safety, quality, and performance.
District Overview
Our rapidly growing Industrial Engineering team, which includes process, mechanical, electrical, controls, structural, architectural, geotechnical, and civil disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Advanced Technologies (Data Centers, Semiconductors, EV Battery), Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Bioprocessing and Chemical processing, Water, and Wastewater treatment.
Location
We prefer the role to be located in our Lenexa Kansas (Kansas City), Forworth Texas, Lone Tree Colorado offices. Remote locations may be considered that are near other Kiewit major offices but with 50% travel to Lenexa Kansas required, for more Senior level candidates with 12+ years of Engineering PM experience in one or more of our specific industries.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all multi-disciplined engineering activities for assigned industrial projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within scope, and to Kiewit quality standards from design into construction administration.
- Coordinate cross‑functional engineering disciplines, construction teams, and external partners to maintain alignment and resolve technical challenges.
- Oversee development, review, and approval of engineering documents, including drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Drive early project planning, design development, and constructability reviews to optimize cost, schedule, and execution strategy.
- Manage engineering budgets, forecasts, progress tracking, and change management processes.
- Serve as the primary technical liaison with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, including our Construction project manager/team, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
- Champion Kiewit’s commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.
- Support proposal development, estimating, and project pursuit efforts with engineering expertise and strategic input.
Qualifications
#LI-KS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or related discipline) is required.
- 5+ years of engineering design experience for D/B, Progressive D/B or EPC projects within the industrial market such as Industrial Power, Data Centers, Water/Wastewater, Mission Critical Facilities, Mining and Metals, or other similar heavy industrial facilities and at least 2 years of experience leading industrial projects.
- Must have demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and design deliverables (conceptual design through construction administration) on large, complex projects within the industrial market.
- Must have demonstrated experience with D/B, Progressive D/B, or EPC project execution, design development, and construction integration.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Why Kiewit Industrial
Kiewit offers the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and rewarding industrial projects in North America. Our Engineering Project Managers play a pivotal role in shaping project outcomes, driving innovation, and delivering world‑class results. If you’re motivated by technical leadership, cross‑disciplinary collaboration, and building projects that make an impact, this role is a strong fit. #LI-JB1
- 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: $152,000/yr - $160,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 09/24/2026 - 12/29/2025
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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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Kansas preferred for infrastructure roles
- Five or more years of engineering experience with at least two in a leadership role
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and deliver technical projects on schedule
- Proficiency with engineering project management tools and Agile or stage-gate development processes
- Strong communication skills for coordinating between engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders
Engineering Manager Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Kansas?
Most engineering manager roles in Kansas require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline plus several years of hands-on engineering experience before moving into management. For roles in civil, structural, or public infrastructure, a Professional Engineer license from the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions strengthens or is required for candidacy. In aerospace and defense, employers like Spirit AeroSystems typically promote from within, making internal technical leadership roles the most direct path.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Kansas?
Kansas engineering manager roles are posted by Black & Veatch, Garmin, and Kiewit Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Kansas's aerospace corridor in Wichita and its defense and technology employers along the I-70 corridor generate consistent openings across manufacturing, systems, and software engineering management.
Which Kansas cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Overland Park, Lenexa, and Wichita have the most engineering manager openings in Kansas. Wichita drives the largest share through its aerospace and aviation manufacturing base, while Kansas City benefits from corporate headquarters, logistics technology, and defense contractors, and Topeka adds state government and utilities employers that maintain ongoing engineering management needs.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical or software roles, since engineering managers in Kansas frequently oversee production floors, lab environments, or on-site crews. About 73% of engineering manager openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options concentrated in software engineering management and program management roles at technology-forward employers.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving into a lead engineer or senior engineer role first, then stepping into management from within. Large Kansas employers like Spirit AeroSystems and Garmin offer rotational engineering and leadership development programs for recent graduates. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Kansas State Board of Technical Professions signals leadership readiness, and experience coordinating project teams or mentoring junior engineers makes a candidate competitive for a first management role.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the listings for roles that match your engineering background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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