Project Engineer - Heavy Civil Infrastructure Construction - TN/KY Region

Overview

Manage engineering, cost, schedule and field teams for heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• document control
• drawing review
• cost projection
• field inspection
• project coordination

Tasks

-Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel. -Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed -Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work. -Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed. -Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions. -Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections. -Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field. -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications. -Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes. -Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers. -Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log. -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Requirements

• bs degree
• 5+ yrs
• cost control
• scheduling
• engineering plans
• 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 -Minimim of 2+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management, performing functions as outlined above -Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. -Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents -BS degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other related engineering disciplines plus a minimum of 5+ years’ field and project engineering work experience in self-performed construction, with a focus in heavy civil works/infrastructure

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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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