Project Engineer (APM - Project Controls)

Kiewit; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a mid-level Project Engineer to manage technical and administrative aspects of construction projects. This role involves working closely with field and cost engineers, ensuring effective communication and coordination, and contributing to project management and execution across various projects. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic, safety focus, and relevant experience in construction management or engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans

Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in construction or engineering.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineers.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and technical aspects of projects.
• Perform project scheduling and cost management.
• Oversee quality control and project closeout.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

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Kiewit Talent Acquisition | Infrastructure | Marine | Building - Construction

Requisition ID: 176360

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Central District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Transportation

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’s Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location

This position will be based out of our Colorado (Central District) region.

Must be willing to work across Colorado, Montana, Nebraska & surrounding markets.

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

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering
• 2+ 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.
  
  
  

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: $100,00/yr - $141,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 04/02/2025 - 07/01/2025

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Civil Engineering

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