Project Engineer - South Central District

Overview

Manage engineering, scheduling, cost, quality and client liaison for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• change orders
• progress monitoring
• financial reporting
• closeout management
• schedule development
• client liaison

Tasks

-Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to resolve disputes and implement change orders. -Monitor progress against milestones and proactively adjust plans to mitigate delays or disruptions. -Prepare and present financial reports to project leadership, highlighting variances and recommending corrective actions. -Lead the closeout process, including punch list management, final inspections, and documentation handover. -Support the integration of safety and environmental considerations into operational planning. -Ensure all contractual obligations are fulfilled and client satisfaction is achieved. -Monitor compliance with contractual terms and conditions, including scope, schedule, and deliverables. -Serve as a primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open and professional communication. -Address client concerns promptly and effectively, fostering trust and long-term relationships. -Manage the lifecycle of contracts and subcontracts, from negotiation through execution and closeout. -Collaborate with operations leadership to align field activities with strategic project goals. -Facilitate lessons learned sessions to capture insights for future projects. -Ensure all temporary structures meet safety and engineering standards. -Assist in the development of construction execution plans, including logistics, resource allocation, and sequencing. -Address design-related issues promptly to avoid rework and maintain project momentum. -Oversee project financials including revenue tracking, cost control, and cash flow forecasting. -Coordinate with design teams to ensure permanent works are executed according to specifications and client expectations. -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Participate in client meetings and presentations as needed. -Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including billing and change order management. -Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, incorporating input from field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. -Collaborate with field teams to adapt temporary solutions to evolving site conditions. -Design and implement temporary works such as scaffolding, shoring, and access platforms to support construction activities. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Implement quality control procedures and conduct inspections to verify compliance with standards and regulations. -Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on timelines and deliverables.

Requirements

• 5+ years
• 3+ years
• construction degree
• cost control
• scheduling
• team player

What You Bring

-Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time -Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Regular, reliable attendance -Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity -5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering -Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. -3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management -Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines. -Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

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About Kiewit

-It evolved into a massive employee‑owned network operating across North America, delivering projects valued in the billions. -Today it specializes in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas & chemicals, building, industrial, marine and mining sectors. -Signature projects include New York’s 63rd Street Tunnel, Baltimore’s Fort McHenry Tunnel, T‑Mobile Park in Seattle, and major renewable energy sites. -Its marine division undertakes dredging, coastal resiliency and naval base work, while energy teams deliver gas, power delivery and renewables. -With deep roots in engineering‑led construction, it is known for tackling the kind of ‘impossible’ projects that reshape cities and industries.

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