Project Engineer - Water Facilities Leader

Kiewit; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit Water Facilities South in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to supervise the administrative and technical aspects of construction. You will manage a team of field and cost engineers, serve as the information conduit between construction management and the team for cost and cash flow, and mentor junior staff.

The district specializes in water/wastewater facilities and desalination, offering opportunities to develop technical expertise through hands-on training and

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel/relocate as needed.
• Experience managing engineers or engineering teams.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scheduling from development to execution; oversee schedule maintenance.
• Track revenue, costs, and cash flow to meet targets and maintain healthy project finances.
• Provide engineering oversight for temporary structures and review permanent design deliverables.
• Coordinate design management to ensure constructability and compliance with project requirements.
• Lead project closeout including final documentation, deliverables, and approvals.
• Maintain client relations to support project success and address concerns.
• Support operations planning; assist in resource planning and workflow development.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts with focus on compliance and changes.
• Mentor field engineers to aid skill development and performance.
• Monitor progress and productivity to keep the project on schedule.

Skills

Travel willingness

Engineering management

Interpersonal skills

Reading engineering plans

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Kiewit Water Facilities South in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Project Engineer to supervise the administrative and technical aspects of construction. You will manage a team of field and cost engineers, serve as the information conduit between construction management and the team for cost and cash flow, and mentor junior staff.

The district specializes in water/wastewater facilities and desalination, offering opportunities to develop technical expertise through hands-on training and