Project Engineer - Airport/Aviation Construction

Kiewit; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 138,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Building Group is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the admin and technical aspects of constructing a project, coordinating a team of field and cost engineers, and serving as the main conduit of information between the Project or Construction Manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow information.

You will develop the team on smaller projects and be expected to handle project management duties as needed, demonstrating strong interpersonal and time management skills and ability

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or Engineering required.
• 5+ years of construction or engineering experience; vertical construction preferred.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineers and subcontractors.
• Willingness to relocate/travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling of the project.
• Revenue, cost, and cash flow management.
• Temp engineering coordination.
• Permanent design management and quality control.
• Project closeout activities.
• Maintain client relations and communications.
• Assist in Operations planning.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts.

Skills

Travel willingness

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Ethics and integrity

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Construction Management/Engineering

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Location: Aspen, CO, US

Requisition ID:182735

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the Project or Construction Manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information; and therefore requires strong interpersonal and time management skills. Project Engineers may work as the Project Manager on some of our smaller projects and will be expected to develop the team below them.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Group specializes 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

While the team is based out of Denver, CO, the initial project will be in Boulder, CO. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling of the project
• Revenue, cost, and cash flow management
• Temp engineering
• Permanent design management and quality control
• Project closeout
• Client relations
• Assist in Operations planning
• Administer contracts and subcontracts

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent required.
• 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering, vertical construction is preferred.
• 2+ years' experience managing engineers and project subcontractors
• 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.

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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.

Base Compensation:$138,000/yr-$160,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:10/13/2026 -12/01/2026

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.