Traveling Project Engineer - Transit Systems Lead

Kiewit Corporation; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

MEC Transportation District is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the administrative and technical aspects of construction, manage a team of field and cost engineers, and act as the information conduit between the construction manager and the team. This role emphasizes mentorship and travel across projects.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience, at least 3 years in construction with safety focus, and the ability to relocate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction with emphasis on safety.
• Experience with project control systems: AP/AR, materials control, estimating, job cost updates, subcontracts.
• Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization and mentoring skills.
• Ability to relocate and travel as needed for business.
• Set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for subordinates.
• Access to all areas of the construction site.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Inspect field conditions and identify problems, cost-saving measures and take corrective actions.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for contract compliance and address deficiencies.
• Follow safety directions, devise and implement plans to ensure safe work practices.
• Observe equipment functionality to determine hazards and need for adjustments or replacement.
• Identify hazards and take corrective action to minimize them.
• Understand lockout/tagout procedures and apply safely.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule with input from management.
• Manage document control and issue drawings and contract documents.
• Evaluate changes and quantify impacts; distribute new issues to field.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage material control.
• Assist site manager in quality/assurance program.
• Suggest improvements to methods, staffing, and procedures.
• Act as coordinating project engineer on multiple projects for mentoring.
• Use math and reading plans; visualize drawings in three dimensions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project planning

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction or related field

Tools

AP/AR systems

Materials control

Estimating systems

Job cost updates

Subcontracts management

Job description

MEC Transportation District is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the administrative and technical aspects of construction, manage a team of field and cost engineers, and act as the information conduit between the construction manager and the team. This role emphasizes mentorship and travel across projects.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience, at least 3 years in construction with safety focus, and the ability to relocate and