Kiewit Corporation

Project Engineer

Kiewit Corporation$116K — $121K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in construction or engineering.
  • Proven experience managing engineers and project teams.
  • Ability to read and analyze engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Working knowledge of project controls terminology and scheduling practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications through regular inspections and corrective action.
  • Develop and maintain the project master schedule utilizing scheduling software and teamwork.
  • Manage document control processes effectively, including tracking new issue drawings and contract documents.
  • Prepare monthly cost forecasts and quarterly cash flow projections for financial planning purposes.
  • Recommend operational improvements and provide leadership across multiple projects and teams.
  • Promote and enforce safety and health programs on site, fostering a safety-first culture.

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 policy.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 181255

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

If you are seeking exciting projects to work on, and thrive in a fast-paced, safe construction environment, we would love to talk with you! We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer to oversee and support multiple Industrial construction projects from planning through execution. This role requires a strong understanding of contract plans and specifications, field operations, project scheduling, cost forecasting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a few construction projects under their belt, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance at the site, and driving operational excellence with the team. This is a great stepping stone into Project Management roles, and we provide mentoring with some of the best in the business to ensure your development stays on track.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including industrial manufacturing, power, and oil, gas, chemical, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you're ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

  • This project is based in Point Pleasant WV.
  • Travel and site presence required for project duration (2-3 years)
  • Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for projects


Responsibilities

  • Contract Compliance & Field Oversight
    • Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
    • Inspect field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures.
    • Take corrective actions as needed to resolve field issues.
    • Review subordinates' work for compliance with contract documents; address deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
  • Project Scheduling & Coordination
    • Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software.
    • Collaborate with project management personnel to gather input and ensure schedule accuracy.
  • Document Control & Change Management
    • Manage document control processes including logging and tracking new issue drawings and contract documents.
    • Review new issue drawings for changes in conditions; quantify impacts and communicate with supervisor.
    • Distribute updated documents to field teams and ensure proper implementation.
  • Cost Forecasting & Financial Planning
    • Prepare monthly cost projections using data from project management systems.
    • Develop quarterly cash flow projections to support financial planning.
  • Operational Improvement & Leadership
    • Recommend improvements to project operations including staffing, methods, and procedures.
    • Serve as managing project engineer/coordinator across multiple projects.
    • Provide supervision and on-the-job training for junior engineers and project staff.
    • Support and manage the project team, including direct reports and cross-functional personnel.
  • Safety & Compliance
    • Promote and enforce company environmental health and safety programs at the project level.
    • Foster a safety-oriented culture across all project activities.


Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in construction or engineering.
  • Proven experience managing engineers and project teams.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Working knowledge of project controls terminology and scheduling practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

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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.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $116,000/yr - $121,000/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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