Project Engineer - Infrastructure/Transportation

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

7d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing processes for managing and communicating project information and KPIs, including project controls, engineering interfaces, subcontract and materials management, purchasing, contract administration, formal communications, monthly reporting, and scheduling. The role provides project support to a Project Manager on larger projects and manages technical and administrative staff to facilitate project management services. The position is based in Abilene, Texas, and may involve work at various locations and in varying conditions. The Project Engineer helps ensure work is performed safely, productively, and within project deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field, or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in the construction or engineering field.
Ability and skills in leadership and people management, verbal and written communication, planning, organization, delegation, teaching, and mentoring.
Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for subordinates.
Excellent team leadership and management skills.
Proficiency in managing project engineering and related functions and activities.
Working knowledge of and ability to direct the operation of accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates, and subcontracts management systems.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and complete work within given deadlines; overtime and weekends may be required.
Ability to work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of contract plans and specifications.
Review, analyze, and resolve design and construction problems, discrepancies, and interferences with the design team, project leadership, client, and contractors.
Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the development and maintenance of the overall construction schedule.
Create and manage a contract execution plan.
Provide technical support to construction, including design interpretation, application of construction methods, identification and documentation of design conflicts, and constructability reviews.
Develop, implement, and administer the document control program; maintain design documents aligned with onsite construction and periodically review the program.
Track submittals and project logs, and maintain official project documentation.
Represent the company at design review and project coordination meetings, and assist with special reports and studies.
Assist project leadership in developing scopes of work for subcontracts and vendor purchase orders.
Oversee development and periodic updates of the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software, with input from project management personnel.
Oversee the Contract Administration team; review drawing and contract document revisions, quantify change impacts, review them with a supervisor, and distribute new issues to the field.
Prepare monthly cost projections and quarterly cash flow projections.
Promote the company's environmental health and safety programs at the project level and foster a safety-oriented approach to work.
Manage and support the project team, including direct reports and others as needed.
Develop and manage the contract closeout plan and deliverables, and manage packaging and submission for successful, timely contract completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.