Construction Field Engineer - Building Group

Kiewit; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to contribute to planning, organizing and implementing project engineering and controls tasks in Honolulu, HI. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail and a drive to expand knowledge in infrastructure construction.

The candidate will work within the Field Operations group, collaborating across office and field teams to ensure safe, efficient project execution and reliable daily reporting. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education.
• At least 2 years of experience in the construction field, preferably vertical construction.
• Must have working knowledge of scheduling: CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts.
• Experience in leadership, communication, planning and organization.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and measurements to determine completed/installed work.
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages.
• Support field surveying and layout including elevations and control points.
• Compile daily labor timesheets and prepare JHA's.
• Coordinate material deliveries and supervise field operations.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Tools

CPM scheduling

Estimating systems

Subcontracts management

Job description

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Location: Honolulu, HI, US

Requisition ID:180592

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Department:Field Operations

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As an experiecned Field Engineer, you will play a significant part in the success of planning, organizing and implementing project engineering & project controls tasks. Excellent communication, attention to detail and an ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position. We are looking for individuals with motivation and eagerness to expand their skillset in infrastructure construction.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Groupspecializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

Location

This role will be based out of our greater Honolulu, HI market.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Order and schedule material deliveries.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Supervise field operations.

Office Engineering

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations.
• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others.
• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

Estimating

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid.
• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator.
• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education, required.
• At least 2 years of experience in the construction field, preferably in the vertical construction markets.
• Must have working knowledge and be able to direct the operations of at least these management systems: scheduling - CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts.
• Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning and organization
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

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.

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Base Compensation:$90,000/yr-$125,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:09/24/2026 -10/31/2026

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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.