Project Engineer - Building Group

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer to oversee and support multiple Industrial building projects from planning through execution. This role requires a strong understanding of subcontractor management, field operations, and experience with review of contract plans and specifications, project scheduling, cost forecasting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience performing subcontractor oversight for building projects, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance at the site, and driving operational excellence with the team.

This position is a stepping stone into Project Management roles, with mentorship from senior professionals to support career development.

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. Over the past decade, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

This role will be based at our Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) yard in Ingleside, TX. Employees may be relocated to sites where work is available and may receive per diem. Opportunities exist to work on a range of projects across different locations.

• Perform contract compliance, quality control, and field oversight of subcontractors.
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Inspect field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost‑saving measures.
• Take corrective actions to resolve field issues.
• Review subordinates’ work for compliance with contract documents; address deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
• Manage project scheduling and coordination, maintaining the master schedule with appropriate techniques and scheduling software.
• Collaborate with project management personnel for schedule accuracy.
• Manage document control processes, including logging and tracking new issue drawings and contract documents.
• Review new issue drawings for changes, quantify impacts, and communicate with supervisors.
• Distribute updated documents to field teams and ensure proper implementation.
• Prepare monthly cost projections using data from project management systems.
• Develop quarterly cash‑flow projections to support financial planning.
• 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.

• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering, with vertical construction 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 initiative.
• Strong work ethic, diligent in completing tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Passion for safety, with the ability to help ensure no one is harmed.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player, able to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.

• Work productively and meet deadlines.
• 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; conditions may vary.

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in the 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.