Project Engineer-KWFS

Kiewit; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Project Engineer in Westlake, TX to lead the administrative and technical aspects of construction projects. You will manage a team of field and cost engineers and be the main conduit between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow information.

You will mentor field engineers, oversee both temporary and permanent design deliverables, ensure safety and quality, and support execution strategies. Travel to sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering.
• Experience managing engineers.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Strong reading and interpretation of engineering plans and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling of the project: oversee creation, maintenance, and monitoring of the schedule.
• Revenue, cost, and cash flow management: track and manage project financials.
• Engineering of temporary structures: provide technical oversight for temporary works.
• Permanent design management and quality control: coordinate design deliverables and ensure constructability.
• Project closeout: lead final documentation and approvals.
• Client relations: maintain communications with the client.
• Assist in operations planning: support execution strategies and workflows.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts: manage contract execution and changes.
• Training and development of field engineers: mentor engineers.
• Manage project progress and productivity: monitor progress and workforce productivity.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? You will be managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!

District Overview

Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands‑on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

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

• Manage scheduling of the project: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of the project schedule to ensure timely execution.

• Revenue, cost, and cash flow management: Track and manage project financials to meet revenue targets, control costs, and maintain healthy cash flow.

• Engineering of temporary structures: Provide technical oversight for the design and review of temporary works required for construction.

• Permanent design management and quality control: Coordinate and verify permanent design deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.

• Project closeout: Lead the completion of final documentation, deliverables, and approvals needed to close out the project.

• Client relations: Maintain strong communication and relationships with the client to support project success and address concerns.Assist in Operations planning: Support the development of project execution strategies, resource planning, and operational workflows.

• Administer contracts and subcontracts: Manage contract execution, compliance, and changes for subcontractors and vendors.

• Training and development of field engineers: Mentor and guide field engineers to support skill growth and successful project performance.

• Manage project progress and productivity: Monitor field progress and workforce productivity to ensure the project meets performance goals and stays on schedule.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed
• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering
• Experience managing engineers
• 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 a commitment 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.

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