KWFS - Project Engineer

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? You will be managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!

District Overview

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. 

Responsibilities

•    Manage scheduling of the project 
•    Revenue, cost, and cash flow management 
•    Engineering of temporary structures 
•    Permanent design management and quality control 
•    Project closeout 
•    Client relations 
•    Assist in Operations planning 
•    Administer contracts and subcontracts
•    Training and development of field engineers
•    Stewardship/Ownership of KWFS Standards

Qualifications

•    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 

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