Kiewit · 15 hours ago
Senior Project Engineer-KWFS
Kiewit is a premier contractor specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. As a Project Engineer, you will manage the administrative and technical aspects of project construction, overseeing scheduling, financials, and team development.
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Responsibilities
Manage scheduling of the project: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of the project schedule to ensure timely execution
Revenue, cost, and cash flow management: Track and manage project financials to meet revenue targets, control costs, and maintain healthy cash flow
Engineering of temporary structures: Provide technical oversight for the design and review of temporary works required for construction
Permanent design management and quality control: Coordinate and verify permanent design deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements
Project closeout: Lead the completion of final documentation, deliverables, and approvals needed to close out the project
Client relations: Maintain strong communication and relationships with the client to support project success and address concerns.Assist in Operations planning: Support the development of project execution strategies, resource planning, and operational workflows
Administer contracts and subcontracts: Manage contract execution, compliance, and changes for subcontractors and vendors
Training and development of field engineers: Mentor and guide field engineers to support skill growth and successful project performance
Manage project progress and productivity: Monitor field progress and workforce productivity to ensure the project meets performance goals and stays on schedule
Qualification
Required
Ability to travel and relocate as needed
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 a commitment 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
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
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
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
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Funding
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