Kiewit Corporation

Field Engineer / Coordinator

Kiewit Corporation$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree or equivalent experience in mechanical, electrical, structural or piping fields.
  • Minimum of three years in project coordination or field supervision in industrial construction or energy sectors.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills for managing multiple priorities.
  • Experience with project execution methodologies, scheduling software, and cost control.
  • Willingness to travel or relocate based on project demands; flexible fly-in/fly-out arrangements available.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and supervise subcontractor operations to ensure safety and quality compliance.
  • Lead field inspections, safety audits, and routine site walkthroughs to uphold standards.
  • Manage logistics for materials and workflow to optimize project execution.
  • Develop and manage detailed work packages with engineering and construction departments.
  • Maintain project schedules, budgets, and scope oversight to meet goals.
  • Oversee project documentation management including design specs and turnover reports.
  • Review plans to identify risks and manage procurement activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policies.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181165

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Ganotec District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Join our team as a Project Coordinator, a pivotal role where you will actively contribute to the successful delivery of complex energy projects across Canada. This position combines hands-on field leadership with strategic project management tasks to ensure projects meet their safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets. You will serve as a central liaison among engineering teams, construction personnel, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration to drive project milestones forward. This role offers the opportunity to be deeply involved in multiple facets of project execution, making a significant impact on the timely and efficient completion of large-scale industrial initiatives.

Location

This position requires flexibility to travel where the work is located, including fly-in/fly-out assignments across Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

Field Leadership:
  • Direct and supervise subcontractor operations on-site to guarantee adherence to strict safety and quality protocols.
  • Lead comprehensive field inspections, execute safety audits, and conduct routine site walkthroughs to maintain high standards.
  • Manage coordination of materials, workflow logistics, and site organization to optimize project execution.
Project Coordination:
  • Develop, refine, and manage detailed work packages in close cooperation with engineering and construction departments.
  • Maintain and update project schedules, monitor financial budgets, and control scope to align with project goals.
  • Oversee delivery and management of crucial project documentation including design specs, as-built records, and turnover reports.
Technical & Administrative Duties:
  • Review plans and specifications to identify potential risks and clarify technical details.
  • Conduct material quantification and procurement activities, ensuring traceability and compliance.
  • Support commissioning phases and manage effective resolution of punch-list items.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
  • Track departmental expenses and assist with budget forecasting and financial analysis.
  • Prepare detailed progress reports and contribute to refinement of operational best practices and processes.


Qualifications

  • Applicants should possess a technical degree or demonstrate equivalent professional experience in mechanical, electrical, structucal or piping disciplines.
  • A minimum of three years' experience in project coordination or field supervision within industrial construction or energy sectors is required.
  • Strong organizational abilities and effective communication skills are essential for managing multiple simultaneous priorities.
  • Experience with project execution methodologies, scheduling software, and cost control procedures is highly valuable.
  • Candidates must be willing to travel or relocate as project demands dictate; flexible fly-in/fly-out arrangements are offered.


Working Conditions

Working Conditions:
This role primarily involves work at construction and industrial project sites, which require adherence to strict health and safety regulations and protocols. The position demands a high level of physical activity, including site inspections and travel between various locations. Work hours may vary depending on project phases, occasionally necessitating extended shifts or weekend presence to meet project deadlines. Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times on-site. The company supports a culture of safety and provides continuous training to ensure compliance and well-being of all personnel.

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
  • Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $80,000/yr - $110,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, 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.

About Kiewit Corporation

Kiewit Corporation is an employee-owned Fortune 500 contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. Privately held, it is one of the largest contractors in the world. Recent projects have included several bridge retrofittings in the San Francisco Bay Area, Interstate H-3 project in Hawaii, and building the world's largest geodesic dome at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. Along with significant mining and off-shore operations, the company also contracts small grading (dirt moving) projects for residential or commercial development.

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