Project Engineer - Building Group at Kiewit

Project Engineer - Building Group

Location: Santa Teresa, NM, US Las Cruces, NM, US Abilene, TX, US El Paso, TX, US

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer to oversee and support multiple industrial building projects from planning through execution. This role requires a strong understanding of subcontractor management, and field operations, as well as experience with review of contract plans and specifications, project scheduling, cost forecasting, and team leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Perform contract compliance, quality control & field oversight of subcontractors on the project
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
• Inspect field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures
• Take corrective actions as needed to resolve field issues
• Review subordinates' work for compliance with contract documents; address deficiencies and implement corrective measures
• Project scheduling & coordination
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software
• Collaborate with project management personnel to gather input and ensure schedule accuracy
• Document control & change management, handle project closeout
• Manage document control processes including logging and tracking new issue drawings and contract documents
• Review new issue drawings for changes in conditions; quantify impacts and communicate with supervisor
• Distribute updated documents to field teams and ensure proper implementation
• Cost forecasting & financial planning
• Prepare monthly cost projections using data from project management systems
• Develop quarterly cash flow projections to support financial planning
• Operational improvement & leadership
• Recommend improvements to project operations including staffing, methods, and procedures
• Serve as managing project engineer/coordinator across multiple projects
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training for junior engineers and project staff

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering, vertical construction is preferred.
• 2+ years' experience managing engineers and project subcontractors
• 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.

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.