Southwest- Project Engineer

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills?  In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between the construction manager and the team, providing cost, revenue, and cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills?  You will have the opportunity to develop the people who report to you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on! 

District Overview

Kiewit Southwest District specializes in heavy civil, transportation and water projects. We operate primarily in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Utah. Southwest's projects include a wide range of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, runways, terminals, transit systems, power plants, water treatment facilities, dams, canals, wastewater treatment plants and tunnels. 

Location

 One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduling of the project 
• Revenue, cost, and cash flow management 
• Permanent design management and quality control 
• Project closeout 
• Client relations 
• Assist in Operations planning 
• Administer contracts and subcontracts 

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed 
• Industrial experience
• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent 
• 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering, preferably in power generation industry
• 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 the ability 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