Lead Project Engineer - Power Construction

Kiewit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Power Constructors District is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the administrative and technical facets of construction, coordinating cost, revenue, and cash flow information between the construction manager and the team.

The role includes mentoring engineers, developing the project schedule, and driving safe, efficient operations on major EPC power projects across North America.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications for the work assigned.
• Examine field conditions, identify problems and cost-saving measures, and take corrective actions.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with contract plans and specs; explain and correct deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using scheduling software with input from project management.
• Manage document control; log new issue drawings and contract documents; maintain logs.
• Review new issue drawings for change of conditions; quantify impact and distribute to field.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and quarterly cash flow projections from project management data.
• Suggest improvements to project operations, staffing, and procedures as appropriate.
• Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, supervising and coaching engineers.

Skills

Construction management

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Cost control

Document control

Education

Undergraduate degree in Construction Management/Construction Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Kiewit Power Constructors District is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the administrative and technical facets of construction, coordinating cost, revenue, and cash flow information between the construction manager and the team.

The role includes mentoring engineers, developing the project schedule, and driving safe, efficient operations on major EPC power projects across North America.