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Home District/Group:Kiewit Building Group

Market:Building

Employment Type:Full Time

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special-use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design-build, design-assist and turn-key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

This role requires going where the work is, throughout your career. 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 or provide per diem, and provide great opportunities to work on different types of projects to develop your career.

The first project for this role will be located in the Elpaso Texas/Santa Teresa New Mexico area.

Perform Contract Compliance, quality control & Field Oversight of subcontractors on the project
Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
Inspect field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures.
Take corrective actions as needed to resolve field issues.
Review subordinates’ work for compliance with contract documents; address deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
Project Scheduling & Coordination
Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software.
Collaborate with project management personnel to gather input and ensure schedule accuracy.
Document Control & Change Management, handle project closeout.
Manage document control processes including logging and tracking new issue drawings and contract documents.
Review new issue drawings for changes in conditions; quantify impacts and communicate with supervisor.
Distribute updated documents to field teams and ensure proper implementation.
Cost Forecasting & Financial Planning
Prepare monthly cost projections using data from project management systems.
Develop quarterly cash flow projections to support financial planning.
Operational Improvement & Leadership
Recommend improvements to project operations including staffing, methods, and procedures.
Serve as managing project engineer/coordinator across multiple projects.
Provide supervision and on-the-job training for junior engineers and project staff.

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent required.

• 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering, vertical construction is preferred.

• 2+ years' experience managing engineers and project subcontractors

• 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.

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Other Requirements:

• 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…