Senior Field Engineer, Power Construction Leader

Kiewit; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Field Engineer in the Power Construction division to oversee performance on multiple projects and nurture client relations. You will guide safety culture, coordinate preconstruction and construction activities, and manage senior project teams to deliver on schedule and budget.

This role requires travel and relocation as needed, a 10+ year background in power construction, and a degree in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• 10+ years’ experience in Power Construction market.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Construction Management; Business, OR similar type experience in a related position that provides knowledge and experience required for this position.
• Prior experience serving as Project Manager or Project Director of construction teams, where responsibilities include construction, engineering, estimating, contracts management, and client relations.
• Knowledge of commercial construction standards including scheduling, contracts, coordinating and managing all disciplines and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Staff Management
• Project Management
• Business Process Management
• Business Administration
• Public Speaking and Presentations

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of Kiewit’s safety culture and a commitment to Nobody Gets Hurt.
• Assists and supports Executive leadership with strategy development and business initiatives within the organization.
• Provides oversight and senior management for multiple construction teams through the preconstruction and construction process.
• Provide Strategic plans for new business opportunities and fosters new client relationships
• Serves as the primary client relationship manager, who builds long‑term relationships with new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Oversight and Collaboration during the Preconstruction, Estimating, and proposal development process for new and existing business opportunities.
• Leads Contract negotiations, solutions, and development
• Involvement in the community and industry as an influential leader through participation in organizations and memberships.
• Senior Management responsibility for the project performance: financial, schedule, client relations.
• Ensures that staffing resources are sufficient on projects and assists in employee development, recruiting, and retention.

Skills

Staff Management

Project Management

Business Process Management

Public Speaking

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Lead Field Engineer in the Power Construction division to oversee performance on multiple projects and nurture client relations. You will guide safety culture, coordinate preconstruction and construction activities, and manage senior project teams to deliver on schedule and budget.

This role requires travel and relocation as needed, a 10+ year background in power construction, and a degree in engineering or related field.