Project Engineer – Highway & Civil Construction

Kiewit; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer within the South Central District to lead scheduling, budgeting, and temporary works for highway and heavy civil projects. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with field teams, design groups, and clients.

The position requires an undergraduate degree in construction management or engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience; travel within the district is expected as projects move to different sites.

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 strong work ethic, ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ensuring no one gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with ability to work independently to meet deadlines and goals.
• Strong organization, time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans to mitigate delays.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee project financials including revenue tracking, cost control, and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and change orders.

Skills

5+ years in construction/engineering

3+ years managing engineers

Read/interpret engineering plans

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Attention to detail

Ethics & integrity

Safety mindset

Reliability & attendance

Education

Undergraduate degree in construction management/engineering

Job description

Kiewit in the United States is seeking a Project Engineer within the South Central District to lead scheduling, budgeting, and temporary works for highway and heavy civil projects. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with field teams, design groups, and clients.

The position requires an undergraduate degree in construction management or engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience; travel within the district is expected as projects move to different sites.