Electric Project Engineer & Assistant Project Manager

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical/dental/vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Constructors in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Project Engineer - Electric (Assistant Project Manager) to oversee administrative and technical aspects of construction, mentor engineers, and serve as the information conduit between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow data.

The role requires leadership, safety focus, and strong communication to drive project success on power generation projects across North America.

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
• 2+ years' 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 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

Responsibilities

• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.
• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
• Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes.
• Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower-level engineers.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed
• Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Mentorship

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering

Job description

Kiewit Power Constructors in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Project Engineer - Electric (Assistant Project Manager) to oversee administrative and technical aspects of construction, mentor engineers, and serve as the information conduit between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow data.

The role requires leadership, safety focus, and strong communication to drive project success on power generation projects across North America.