Project Engineer - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Kiewit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in the Seattle area to oversee the administrative and technical aspects of construction projects. You will manage a team of field and cost engineers and serve as the primary conduit of information between the Project Manager and the team, handling cost, revenue and cash flow information.

This role may evolve into Project Manager on smaller projects, with opportunities to relocate based on work and development plans.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management or Construction Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of work experience in construction or engineering; vertical construction preferred.
• 2+ years of experience managing engineers and project subcontractors.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on plans, specs, and contracts.
• Strong work ethic, initiative and commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ensuring nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organization, time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the project.
• Manage revenue, cost and cash flow.
• Support temp engineering needs.
• Oversee permanent design management and quality control.
• Lead project closeout activities and client relations.
• Assist in operations planning.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts.

Skills

Scheduling

Revenue management

Cost management

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Ethics & integrity

Safety mindset

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

Department: Project Engineering

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

We have projects based in the greater Seattle, Tacoma, and Portlands 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 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.

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: $130,000/yr - $180,000/yr

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

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.