Sr. Project Engineer - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Kiewit; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for the Building Group, based in Omaha, NE. You will lead technical and commercial development of building scopes across pursuit and preconstruction activities, coordinating across design, estimating, procurement, and construction operations to deliver cost-effective, constructible solutions.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, driving schedule adherence, risk management, value engineering, and bid evaluations on major JV projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 10+ years of engineering, construction, design management, or preconstruction experience.
• Experience with industrial, power generation, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of design‑build, EPC, CM/GC, and self‑perform construction delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of estimating, procurement, scheduling, and constructability principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead early opportunity identification and pursuit planning.
• Coordinate estimating, design, procurement, and operations.
• Develop executable strategies, mitigate risks, and drive value engineering.
• Mentor teams and build client and contractor relationships.
• Support bid evaluations and procurement processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field

Job description

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Sr. Project Engineer - Building Group (Vertical Construction)

Location:

Omaha, NE, US

Requisition ID:182302

Job Level:Senior Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

The Senior Project Engineer leads the technical and commercial development of building scopes during project pursuits and preconstruction activities. Working across design, estimating, procurement, and construction operations, this role develops competitive, constructible, and cost-effective solutions while driving schedule adherence, risk management, value engineering, subcontractor engagement, and bid evaluations.

This position provides immediate involvement on major JV projects and ongoing support for a portfolio of projects across the United States. The Senior Project Engineer serves as a trusted technical resource, helping project teams develop executable strategies, mitigate risks, and deliver successful project pursuits and execution plans.

District Overview

Kiewit Building Groupspecializes 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.

Location

This position is located out of our Kiewit headquarters in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities

Pre-RFP Planning & Strategy

• Participate in early opportunity identification and pursuit planning.
• Support bid strategy development and execution planning.
• Coordinate resource planning for estimating, design, procurement, and operations.
• Assist with feasibility reviews and indicative design evaluations.
• Develop preliminary execution concepts and identify major project risks.

RFP Review & Pursuit Initiation

• Attend pursuit kickoff meetings.
• Review owner RFP documents.
• Attend brainstorming sessions to evaluate technical solutions, execution approaches, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure alignment between client requirements, design assumptions, and estimating strategy.

Design Development

• Attend building design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil layouts.
• Evaluate project specifications and ensure compliance with owner requirements.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Ensure operations, maintenance, safety, and execution considerations into designs.
• Support development of approved vendor strategies and material selection recommendations.

Procurement & Bidder Coordination

• Support procurement planning and bidder engagement.
• Participate in procurement kickoffs and bidding strategy sessions.
• Support generation and issuance of bid packages.
• Provide technical support to bidders during bidding.
• Support responses to bidder RFIs and facilitate internal resolution.

Indirect Costs and Subcontractor Support Coordination

• Assist with development of staffing plans for building the work.
• Ensure development of subcontractor support plans including material handling, site services, temporary facilities, survey and testing.

Bid Evaluation & Closeout

• Support technical bid analyses and proposal evaluations.
• Maintain commercial awareness of scope inclusions, exclusions, and risk allocation.
• Review Quote Comparison Summary (QCS) and provided input.
• Participate in contractor interviews and qualification assessments.
• Develop bid recommendations supported by technical and commercial analysis.
• Present findings to project leadership and management review teams.
• Support final proposal development and executive review processes.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including design, estimating, procurement, and construction operations.
• Facilitate meetings and drive accountability for action items.
• Mentor and knowledge share.
• Build relationships with clients, designers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering, construction, design management, or preconstruction experience.
• Experience with industrial, power generation, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of design‑build, EPC, CM/GC, and self‑perform construction delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of estimating, procurement, scheduling, and constructability principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Omaha

Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs

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