Requisition ID: 173820

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Northern California District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of infrastructure projects? Kiewit is seeking an early to mid-level Project Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting multiple projects by providing expertise in scheduling, contract administration, and cost controls.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. Our Northern California district has been extremely successful and have over $600 million dollars of work and plan to grow this region by $200 million in 2022. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry and seek a long-term career.

Location

Our Project Engineering team is headquartered out of our office in Fairfield, CA. There may be some travel to our other project sites in the Bay Area.

Kiewit’s Northern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.

• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

• Assist with the development and maintenance of the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and Primavera scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.

• Assist with completing monthly Time Impact Analysis’ (TIAs)

• Assist projects with compiling and management of short-term schedule development and reporting (90-day and 3-Week look ahead schedules)

• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with job teams.

• Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.

• Complete progress and quantity audits to validate reported progress.

• Produce monthly reports on schedule and cost progress, trends, and forecasts.

• Understand company and project quality control and quality assurance procedures.

• Assist project managers with development of project procedures.

• Travel to jobsites as necessary.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in Project Controls/Project Engineering.

• Knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Primavera.

• Experience utilizing SAP is preferred, but not required.

• Experience performing Monthly Schedule Updates and Time Impact Analysis’.

• Ability to analyze project data and provide summary level project reports for management.

• Ability to travel.

• 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 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.

• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance.

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.

• Communicate 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. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation: $90000 - $120000

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

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.

Company: Kiewit