Project Engineer

About the Role As a Project Engineer at Kiewit Water Facilities South, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project. You will manage a team of field and cost engineers and serve as the primary conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow information. There is also opportunity to mentor others and develop people below you. What You'll Do

• Manage scheduling of the project: 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. What We're Looking For
• 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; ability to work overtime and weekends; may work at various locations. Compensation & Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits package 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.