Director Construction Controller Jobs in Colorado

Position Overview

As an Engineering Controller, you will support the administration of business aspects of an assigned project, including troubleshooting project conditions, accounting data entry, performing financial projections, providing support to human resources as well as handling payroll, procurement, taxes, contract administration, and company or outside equipment rent for the project. 
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.  We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals - they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere. We're always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus.

Clients benefit from Kiewit's proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit's management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit's legacy of excellence.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures - we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.

Location

This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO office.

Responsibilities

High level of involvement in cost control system.
Analyze construction costs including production of cost reports and labor reports as required.
Help drive compliance programs including: employment compliance, environmental regulations, transportation regulations and accounting policies.
Maintain compliance with federal and state sales/use taxes, payroll and property taxes.
Administer contracts including documentation to support subcontracts, material contracts and owner progress estimates.
Involvement in the project office setup.
Help provide ongoing training, development and coaching of direct and indirect reports to support retention and engagement.
Participate in the onboarding and integration of newly hired employees.
Develop and maintain team cohesion among district, internal joint venture and external joint venture partner employees.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field
GPA above 3.0 preferred 
0-2 years' experience in the cost controls industry
Basic understanding of financial terms and calculations (Gain, Loss, Forecast, etc.)
Basic understanding of standard cost control methods utilized in the execution of various types of project (EPC, Joint Venture, Lump Sum, etc)
Experience with some project controls software such as Excel and Primavera is preferred 
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