Engineering Controller - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
About The Position
As an Engineering Controller, you will support the administration of business aspects of an assigned project. This includes troubleshooting project conditions, accounting data entry, financial projections, human resources support, payroll, procurement, taxes, contract administration, and company or outside equipment rental. The position is part of Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers’ Project Controls department. The group connects design solutions to construction through collaboration among Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Its construction-focused, multidisciplinary approach aims to improve schedules, control costs, minimize risk, and deliver safe, cost-effective, innovative infrastructure designs. This position is based in Kiewit’s Lone Tree, Colorado office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in the cost controls industry.
- Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations, such as gain, loss, and forecast.
- Basic understanding of standard cost control methods used in different project types, such as EPC, joint venture, and lump sum projects.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety and the ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate and interact professionally, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and work safely and effectively.
Nice To Haves
- GPA above 3.0 preferred.
- Experience with project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate extensively in the cost control system.
- Analyze construction costs and produce cost and labor reports as required.
- Help drive compliance with employment, environmental, transportation, and accounting requirements.
- Maintain compliance with federal and state sales/use taxes, payroll taxes, and property taxes.
- Administer contracts, including maintaining documentation supporting subcontracts, material contracts, and owner progress estimates.
- Participate in setting up the project office.
- Help provide ongoing training, development, and coaching to direct and indirect reports to support retention and engagement.
- Participate in onboarding and integrating newly hired employees.
- Develop and maintain team cohesion among district employees and internal and external joint venture partner employees.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.
- Attend work reliably, meet deadlines, communicate professionally, follow instructions and policies, and perform work safely and effectively.
Benefits
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Retirement plans with matching.
- Generous paid time off.
- Growth opportunities, leadership, and mentorship.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
