Civil Project Engineer | South Central, TX

Kiewit; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee project management and engineering teams. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring project success through effective scheduling, cost management, and team leadership. You will engage with clients and ensure that all aspects of the project meet high standards of quality and safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects across multiple states, contributing to the development of essential community resources. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness programs

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or engineering.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, revenue, and cost for projects.
• Administer contracts and maintain client relations.

Skills

Construction Management

Cost Control

Scheduling Management

Interpersonal Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Construction Management

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

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Requisition ID: 175982

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the Project or Construction Manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information; and therefore requires strong interpersonal and time management skills. Project Engineers may work as the Project Manager on some of our smaller projects and will be expected to develop the team below them.

District Overview

Kiewit's South Central District has played a major role in constructing infrastructure projects throughout the United States. We specialize in highway and heavy civil construction including grading, excavating, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving, and more. Our depth of experience and unparalleled commitment to safety, quality, and the environment make us industry leaders in highway and heavy civil construction.

Location

All roles are project-based and will require mobility for the duration of assignments within the South-Central District, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling of the project
• Revenue, cost, and cash flow management
• Temp engineering
• Permanent design management and quality control
• Project closeout
• Client relations
• Assist in Operations planning
• Administer contracts and subcontracts

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering
• 3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction and Civil Engineering

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