Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction

Position Overview

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry and seek a long-term career.    

Location

Location: This role will be based on-site at the project in Santa Clara, CA.  

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions. 
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed. 
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and Primavera scheduling software with input from other project management personnel. 
• Assist with completing monthly Time Impact Analysis’ (TIAs) 
• Assist projects with compiling and management of short-term schedule development and reporting (90-day and 3-Week look ahead schedules) 
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with job teams.
• Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections. 
• Complete progress and quantity audits to validate reported progress. 
• Produce monthly reports on schedule and cost progress, trends, and forecasts. 
• Understand company and project quality control and quality assurance procedures. 
• Assist project managers with development of project procedures. 
• Travel to jobsites as necessary.  

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Project Controls/Project Engineering. 
• Knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Primavera. 
• Experience utilizing SAP is preferred, but not required. 
• Experience performing Monthly Schedule Updates and Time Impact Analysis’. 
• Ability to analyze project data and provide summary level project reports for management. 
• Ability to travel. 
• 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 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. 
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time. 
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.