Field Engineer - Heavy Civil Construction | Site Lead

Kiewit Corporation; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer in the South Central District for heavy civil construction projects such as highways, bridges, rail/transit, and water infrastructure. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and executing project engineering and controls tasks with strong teamwork and communication.

Travel/relocation may be required as projects shift across locales. Responsibilities include interpretation of drawings, quantity takeoffs, work package preparation, field surveying, labor time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or engineering with 2+ years field experience.
• Strong knowledge of CPM scheduling and critical path methods.
• Experience in estimating, subcontracts, change orders and documentation control.
• Leadership and communication skills; planning and organization.
• Willing to travel and relocate; paving/gradings/earthworks experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and specs for field crews.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and material calculations.
• Prepare work plans and work packages.
• Assist in field surveying and layout support.
• Manage daily labor timesheets and JHA preparations.
• Coordinate material deliveries and supervise field operations.

Skills

Scheduling & CPM

Estimating & Subcontracts

Documentation & Records

Team Leadership

Site Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Field Engineer in the South Central District for heavy civil construction projects such as highways, bridges, rail/transit, and water infrastructure. The role emphasizes planning, organizing, and executing project engineering and controls tasks with strong teamwork and communication.

Travel/relocation may be required as projects shift across locales. Responsibilities include interpretation of drawings, quantity takeoffs, work package preparation, field surveying, labor time