Project Engineer - Building Group

Kiewit; Homer City (Indiana County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee multiple building projects from planning through execution. You will manage subcontractors, review plans, schedule activities, forecast costs, and mentor junior staff across projects.

Based in a dynamic district, this role emphasizes safety, ethics and leadership with relocation flexibility and mentoring opportunities to advance to Project Management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of work experience in construction or engineering, vertical construction preferred.
• 2+ years' experience managing engineers and project subcontractors.
• Ability to read and analyze engineering plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Strong initiative, ethics, safety mindset and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract compliance, quality control and field oversight of subcontractors.
• Develop understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Inspect field conditions, identify issues and propose cost-saving measures.
• Review subordinates’ work for contract compliance and address deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule and coordinate efforts.
• Document control, change management and project closeout.
• Cost forecasting with monthly projections and cash flow planning.
• Lead operations improvements and supervise junior engineers.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontractor oversight

Scheduling

Cost forecasting

Team leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Requisition ID: 180571

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer to oversee and support multiple building projects from planning through execution. This role requires a strong understanding of subcontractor management, and field operations, as well as experience with review of contract plans and specifications, project scheduling, cost forecasting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a few construction projects under their belt performing subcontractor oversight for building projects, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance at the site, and driving operational excellence with the team. This is a great stepping stone into Project Management roles, and we provide mentoring with some of the best in the business to ensure your development stays on track.

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 the greater Washington, DC market; 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 Contract Compliance, quality control & Field Oversight of subcontractors on the project
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Inspect field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures.
• Take corrective actions as needed to resolve field issues.
• Review subordinates’ work for compliance with contract documents; address deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
• Project Scheduling & Coordination
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software.
• Collaborate with project management personnel to gather input and ensure schedule accuracy.
• Document Control & Change Management, handle project closeout.
• Manage document control processes including logging and tracking new issue drawings and contract documents.
• Review new issue drawings for changes in conditions; quantify impacts and communicate with supervisor.
• Distribute updated documents to field teams and ensure proper implementation.
• Cost Forecasting & Financial Planning
• Prepare monthly cost projections using data from project management systems.
• Develop quarterly cash flow projections to support financial planning.
• Operational Improvement & Leadership
• Recommend improvements to project operations including staffing, methods, and procedures.
• Serve as managing project engineer/coordinator across multiple projects.
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training for junior engineers and project staff.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 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
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed in the future

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: $110,000 - $140,000

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

#LI-TD28

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.

Company: Kiewit