Project Engineer (Assistant Project Manager)- Kiewit Power Constructors (Lenexa, KS, US)

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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