Project Engineer-KWFS at Peter Kiewit Sons' in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job description

Requisition ID: 176585 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South Department: Project Engineering Market: Water/Wastewater Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? You will be managing a team of field and cost engineers. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, and cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on! District Overview Kiewit Water Facilities South specializes in constructing water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and desalination plants across North America. Because our people receive continuous and extensive training, hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from day one, they quickly develop the expertise that has earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the southeast United States. Location 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, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Responsibilities Manage scheduling of the project: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of the project schedule to ensure timely execution. Revenue, cost, and cash flow management: Track and manage project financials to meet revenue targets, control costs, and maintain healthy cash flow. Engineering of temporary structures: Provide technical oversight for the design and review of temporary works required for construction. Permanent design management and quality control: Coordinate and verify permanent design deliverables to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements. Project closeout: Lead the completion of final documentation, deliverables, and approvals needed to close out the project. Client relations: Maintain strong communication and relationships with the client to support project success and address concerns.Assist in Operations planning: Support the development of project execution strategies, resource planning, and operational workflows. Administer contracts and subcontracts: Manage contract execution, compliance, and changes for subcontractors and vendors. Training and development of field engineers: Mentor and guide field engineers to support skill growth and successful project performance. Manage project progress and productivity: Monitor field progress and workforce productivity to ensure the project meets performance goals and stays on schedule. #LI-MP2 Qualifications • Ability to travel and relocate as needed • Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent • 5+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering • Experience managing engineers • 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 a commitment 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 i