Lead Project Engineer - Transportation Construction

Kiewit; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with matching

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Mid Level Project Engineer to lead scheduling, financial management, and coordination across field and cost engineering teams for highway and heavy civil construction projects. Mobility within the South Central District is required, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

You will ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while interfacing with construction managers and project leadership to manage changes, risks, and client expectations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, incorporating input from field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor progress against milestones and proactively adjust plans to mitigate delays or disruptions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee project financials including revenue tracking, cost control, and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and present financial reports to project leadership, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including billing and change order management.
• Design and implement temporary works such as scaffolding, shoring, and access platforms to support construction activities.
• Ensure all temporary structures meet safety and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with field teams to adapt temporary solutions to evolving site conditions.
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure permanent works are executed according to specifications and client expectations.
• Implement quality control procedures and conduct inspections to verify compliance with standards and regulations.
• Address design-related issues promptly to avoid rework and maintain project momentum.
• Lead the closeout process, including punch list management, final inspections, and documentation handover.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and client satisfaction is achieved.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions to capture insights for future projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open and professional communication.
• Address client concerns promptly and effectively, fostering trust and long‑term relationships.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed.
• Assist in the development of construction execution plans, including logistics, resource allocation, and sequencing.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to align field activities with strategic project goals.
• Support the integration of safety and environmental considerations into operational planning.
• Manage the lifecycle of contracts and subcontracts, from negotiation through execution and closeout.
• Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to resolve disputes and implement change orders.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety culture

Initiative

Ethics and integrity

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Mid Level Project Engineer to lead scheduling, financial management, and coordination across field and cost engineering teams for highway and heavy civil construction projects. Mobility within the South Central District is required, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

You will ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while interfacing with construction managers and project leadership to manage changes, risks, and client expectations.