Project Engineer - Eastern District

Requisition ID: 176012 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Eastern District Department: Project Engineering Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As a Project Engineer for Kiewit, you will support construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing management duties (i.e., project controls systems, engineering interface, subcontract, and materials management, purchasing, scheduling). This role will provide project administration and/or support to a Senior Project Engineer on larger projects and manage technical and administrative staff to facilitate instruction management services. District Overview Kiewitu2019s Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects throughout the Northeast, including the metropolitan areas of New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC. We are leaders in bridge, transit, foundation, tunnel, and water/wastewater construction while specializing in cast-in-place concrete, structural steel erection, earthwork, pile driving, and caissons. Kiewitu2019s Eastern District also has a large amount of work in the energy/power sector in various northeast locations. With our experienced and dedicated employees, extensive resources and in-depth market knowledge, the Eastern District can handle projects of any size. Location Kiewit is a company that goes where the work is, which means a career with us can take you and your family to exciting parts of North America u2013 and maybe even beyond. Eastern Districtu2019s work predominately exists within the Great Lakes Area, Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date. Must be able to travel and relocate as frequently as business needs require. These projects are happening in large cities and small towns, so you have a chance to experience it all Responsibilities u2022 Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications for portion of work assigned. u2022 Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed. u2022 Inspect subordinatesu2019 work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and explain/take any corrective actions as needed. u2022 Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel. u2022 Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents. u2022 Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field. u2022 Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections. u2022 Improve project operations by recommending better methods, staffing, procedural, and other changes as needed. u2022 Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower-level engineers. u2022 Read and understand plans and specifications. u2022 Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions. u2022 Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed. u2022 Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work. Qualifications u2022 4 years of experience in construction and/or engineering field working on heavy civil infrastructure and/or transportation type projects. u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience and education in project and/or field engineering). u2022 Proven abilities and skills within the areas of leadership, management, delegation, and mentoring of people. u2022 Strong communication skills (verbal and written). u2022 Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for his/her subordinates. u2022 Knowledge and ability to direct operation of management systems, such as accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates, and subcontracts. #LI-SS1 Other Requirements: u2022 Regular, reliable attendance u2022 Work productively and meet deadlines timely u2022 Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment u2022 Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. u2022 Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. u2022 May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Base Compensation: 95,000/yr - $139,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package thatu2019s 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. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Company: Kiewit

Created: 2025-10-04