Project Engineer -Heavy Civil/Concrete

Kiewit • Centennial, CO

20h • $115,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kiewit is hiring Project Engineers for its Central Division to support infrastructure projects across the country, including power, highways, bridges, rail and transit, aviation, and water and wastewater facilities. The division performs self-perform construction, including site preparation, concrete work, grading and excavation, drainage, paving, underground piping and utilities, earthwork, and site development. This role supports projects in the Rocky Mountain region and may require travel or relocation among the listed states. Per diem is offered for projects, with trips home for longer-duration assignments.

The Project Engineer manages the administrative and technical aspects of construction and supports a team of field and cost engineers. The role serves as a key information link between the Project or Construction Manager and the project team on cost, revenue, and cash flow matters. Project Engineers may serve as Project Manager on smaller projects and are expected to develop more junior team members.

Kiewit is an employee-owned engineering and construction company with more than 31,000 employees and over $18 billion in revenue. Its Central District specializes in heavy civil, structural concrete and bridges, water and wastewater, and power projects. The company describes its work as grounded in safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. The position is a field role; project locations and conditions may vary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering and at least 5 years of construction experience as a project engineer or in a similar role performing the described functions; alternatively, at least 10 years of relevant construction experience if no degree is held.
• Experience with self-perform construction is required.
• Experience leading or mentoring Field Engineers on self-perform construction projects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and identify discrepancies in engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents, and resolve issues in the field.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, commitment to excellence, and commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ability to help ensure safe work.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook, and experience with scheduling and financial systems.
• Knowledge of project controls functions and terminology, project scheduling, and project cost reporting and analysis.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed to projects in the listed states.
• Regular, reliable attendance; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, follow instructions, and perform work safely.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing project engineering functions on power-related projects and working with concrete is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications.
• Examine and inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost savings, and take corrective action as needed.
• Inspect subordinate employees’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications; identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software, with input from project management personnel.
• Manage document control, including receiving and logging new drawings and contract documents and maintaining the document control log.
• Review new drawings and contract documents for changed conditions, quantify their impacts, review them with a supervisor, and distribute new issues to the field.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and quarterly cash flow projections using project management system information.
• Recommend methods, staffing, or procedural changes to improve project operations.
• Coordinate and manage project engineering work on multiple projects and supervise and train lower-level engineers on the job.
• Read and understand plans and specifications and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Manage and support the project team, including direct reports and others as needed.
• Support and promote company environmental, health, and safety programs at the project level.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Per diem for projects and trips home for projects of longer duration.
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability plans.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level