Project Engineer - Infrastructure/Transportation
About The Position
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information. You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. Kiewit’s Southern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region, with some work in Hawaii. Kiewit’s Southern California District is based out of the Santa Fe Springs, CA office, soon Costa Mesa, and supports projects throughout the Southern California region, building out project/construction schedules for all types of infrastructure work across the region. Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career. When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering.
- Experience managing engineers.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduling of the project
- Revenue, cost, and cash flow management
- Temp engineering
- Permanent design management and quality control
- Project closeout
- Client relations
- Assist in Operations planning
- Administer contracts and subcontracts
Benefits
- 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
- generous paid time off
- relocation assistance
- per diem
- paid trips home
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
