Project Engineer - Heavy Civil

Kiewit Corporation - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Construction of Buildings

About the position

As a Project Engineer for Kiewit, you will be integral to the success of our projects, focusing on contract administration, project planning, scheduling, quantity management, cost controls, and project reporting. You will lead a team of field engineers and serve as an advisor to Project Management on contractual, legal, and other project-related issues. Your role will require you to interpret drawings and specifications for field crews, assist in the preparation of work plans and packages, and supervise field surveying and work layout support. You will also be responsible for compiling and processing daily labor timesheets, preparing Job Hazard Analyses (JHA's), and participating in jobsite safety reviews and training sessions. In addition to these responsibilities, you will plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite, perform material takeoffs from various documents, and supervise engineers in gathering and preparing data for submittals to customers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will maintain project recordkeeping, including daily reports and requests for information (RFIs), and report data into the job cost system while reviewing cost reports with jobsite management. Generating change orders and as-built data for review by the Project Manager will also be part of your duties, along with providing field support and supervising subcontractor operations. Kiewit's South-Central District specializes in heavy civil and transportation markets, and you will have the opportunity to work on projects such as mass grading, drainage, paving, and underground utilities. The role may require relocation based on project availability, providing a unique opportunity for career growth and exposure to various locations across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Led processes and reviews of interpretations of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages.
• Supervise field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data.
• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets.
• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA's).
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite.
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Supervise engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use.
• Preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested.
• Perform schedule maintenance and updates.
• Maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums.
• Reporting data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management.
• Generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• At least 4 years of construction field engineering and office experience.
• Experience working on large heavy civil construction projects - highway, transportation, infrastructure, and others related.
• Work experience in engineering and leading engineers.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off.