Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Requisition ID: 172106

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

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 will provide project administration and/or support to a Senior Project Engineer on large projects and manage technical and administrative staff to facilitate instruction management services.

District Overview

Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Westlake, TX (DFW area), with regional offices in Miami FL and Atlanta GA, we also pursue various projects stretching across the country. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from the day they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States.

Location

Sherman, TX – north of Dallas near the TX/OK border.

Responsibilities

Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications for portion of work assigned.Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and explain/take any corrective actions as needed.Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents.Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.Improve project operations by recommending better methods, staffing, procedural, and other changes as needed.Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower-level engineers.Read and understand plans and specifications.Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.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.

Qualifications

3 – 5+ years of experience working in construction field/office engineering.Experience working in water/wastewater management/construction highly preferred. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience and education in project and/or field engineering).Proven abilities and skills within the areas of leadership, management, delegation, and mentoring of people.Knowledge and ability to direct operation of management systems, such as accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates, and subcontracts.Strong communication skills (verbal and written).Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for his/her subordinates.

Other Requirements

Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timelyCommunicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.