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KPC - Homer City - Project Engineer

Homer City, PA

Kiewit Corporation
Construction Materials Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago


Kiewit Corporation rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 140 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 181825 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District 

Department: Project Engineering 

Market: Power 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills?  In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, 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 Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force.  Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar farm projects throughout North America.

Location

While the team is based out of Lenexa, KS, 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

   With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
   Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
   Inspect subordinates' work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
   Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
   Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
   Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.
   Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
   Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes.
   Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower-level engineers.
   Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
   Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed
   Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.

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
  2+ years' 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 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:

  • 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.
 


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About Kiewit

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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884