Project Engineer - Eastern District

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer for Kiewit, you will support construction activities by planning, organizing, and implementing management duties (i.e., project controls systems, engineering interface, subcontract and materials management, purchasing, scheduling). This role provides project administration and support to a Senior Project Engineer on larger projects and involves managing technical and administrative staff to facilitate instruction management services. The Eastern District specializes in challenging heavy civil construction projects across the Northeast including major metropolitan areas. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date with opportunities that may require travel and relocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications for assigned work.
• Examine field conditions; identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures; and take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates' work for compliance with contract plans and specifications and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software.
• Manage document control, including receiving, logging, and reviewing new issue drawings and contract documents.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and quarterly cash flow projections based on project management systems.
• Recommend improvements in project operations including methods, staffing, and processes.
• Provide supervision and on-the-job training as the managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects.
• Support the project team and drive a safety-oriented approach in alignment with company environmental health and safety programs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in construction and/or engineering on heavy civil infrastructure and/or transportation projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering).
• Proven leadership, management, delegation, and mentoring skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to set high standards in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Familiarity with management systems including accounts, materials control, estimating, job cost updates, and subcontracts.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: 95,000/yr - $139,000/yr (
  Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package offering top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, and generous paid time off.