Kiewit Corporation

Project Engineer - South Central District

Kiewit Corporation$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
  • 5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering.
  • 3+ years' experience managing engineers with cost control and scheduling responsibilities.
  • Ability to read and analyze engineering plans and contract documents.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead team efforts to develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules.
  • Monitor project financials, ensuring cost control and revenue tracking.
  • Design temporary structures for construction needs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Coordinate with design teams to oversee quality control of permanent structures.
  • Manage the project closeout process, ensuring all contractual obligations are completed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Retirement plans with matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 177048

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be entrusted with both the technical execution and administrative coordination of construction projects. You will lead a team of field and cost engineers, ensuring that all project components are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will serve as a critical communication bridge between the construction manager and the broader project team, particularly in areas of financial performance and operational planning.

Location

All roles are project-based and will require mobility for the duration of assignments within the South-Central District, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Responsibilities

Project Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, incorporating input from field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Monitor progress against milestones and proactively adjust plans to mitigate delays or disruptions.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.


Financial Management
  • Oversee project financials including revenue tracking, cost control, and cash flow forecasting.
  • Prepare and present financial reports to project leadership, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including billing and change order management.


Temporary Engineering
  • Design and implement temporary works such as scaffolding, shoring, and access platforms to support construction activities.
  • Ensure all temporary structures meet safety and engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with field teams to adapt temporary solutions to evolving site conditions.


Permanent Design Management & Quality Control
  • Coordinate with design teams to ensure permanent works are executed according to specifications and client expectations.
  • Implement quality control procedures and conduct inspections to verify compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Address design-related issues promptly to avoid rework and maintain project momentum.


Project Closeout
  • Lead the closeout process, including punch list management, final inspections, and documentation handover.
  • Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and client satisfaction is achieved.
  • Facilitate lessons learned sessions to capture insights for future projects.


Client Relations
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open and professional communication.
  • Address client concerns promptly and effectively, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
  • Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed.


Operations Planning Support
  • Assist in the development of construction execution plans, including logistics, resource allocation, and sequencing.
  • Collaborate with operations leadership to align field activities with strategic project goals.
  • Support the integration of safety and environmental considerations into operational planning.


Contract and Subcontract Administration
  • Manage the lifecycle of contracts and subcontracts, from negotiation through execution and closeout.
  • Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including scope, schedule, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to resolve disputes and implement change orders.


Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering
• 3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.

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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.


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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