Project Engineer - Building Group

Overview

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

This is a great stepping stone into Project Management roles, and mentoring is provided with some of the best in the business to ensure development stays on track.

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.

While the team is based out of the greater Washington, DC market; one of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes career opportunities. We relocate teams based on the work available, combined with development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

• 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.

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