Project Engineer - South District

Project Engineer - South Central District

Location:

Baton Rouge, LA, US Fort Worth, TX, US Harrah, OK, US El Paso, TX, US Dallas, TX, US Little Rock, AR, US Westlake, TX, US Orange, TX, US

Position Overview:

As a Project Engineer, you will be entrusted with both the technical execution and administrative coordination of construction projects. You will lead a team of field and cost engineers, ensuring that all project components are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will serve as a critical communication bridge between the construction manager and the broader project team, particularly in areas of financial performance and operational planning.

District Overview:
Kiewit's South Central District has played a major role in constructing infrastructure projects throughout the United States. We specialize in highway and heavy civil construction including grading, excavating, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving, and more. Our depth of experience and unparalleled commitment to safety, quality, and the environment make us industry leaders in highway and heavy civil construction.

Location:

All roles are project-based and will require mobility for the duration of assignments within the South-Central District, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

• Project Scheduling
• Financial Management
• Temporary Engineering Design
• Permanent Design Management & Quality Control
• Project Closeout
• Client Relations
• Operations Planning Support
• Contract and Subcontract Administration

• Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering.
• 3+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• 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.

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.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.