Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction

Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction

Location: San Jose, CA, US Requisition ID: 180055 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Northern California District Department: Project Engineering Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview: Our mission is to make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we're boring tunnels through mountains, providing drinking water to communities, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing. We are adding Construction Field Engineers to work on the largest single public infrastructure project ever constructed in Santa Clara County. It will consist of three new stations including two mid tunnel facilities and two portals for the Tunnel Boring Machine. This is a $3B job with an estimated completion date of 2/2029 and will be the 7th largest TBM in the world. Side by side and stacked configuration for the tunnel and stations. It will also include SOE and slurry walls to help with ground stability, adjacent structure support, and groundwater barrier.

District Overview: Kiewit's Northern California District is one of Kiewit's leading infrastructure districts specializing in various types of work in the heavy civil, power, transportation, and water resource markets. Although most of our work is regionally based in Northern California, we also pursue various projects across the west coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry and seek a long-term career.

Location: This role will be based on-site at the project in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.
• Take corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and Primavera scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Assist with completing monthly Time Impact Analysis' (TIAs)
• Assist projects with compiling and management of short-term schedule development and reporting (90-day and 3-Week look ahead schedules)
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with job teams.
• Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.
• Complete progress and quantity audits to validate reported progress.
• Produce monthly reports on schedule and cost progress, trends, and forecasts.
• Understand company and project quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Assist project managers with development of project procedures.
• Travel to jobsites as necessary.

Qualifications

5+ years' experience in Project Controls/Project Engineering. Knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Primavera. Experience utilizing SAP is preferred, but not required. Experience performing Monthly Schedule Updates and Time Impact Analysis'. Ability to analyze project data and provide summary level project reports for management. Ability to travel. 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 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. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

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. Base Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000 ** This position may qualify for a cost-of-living adjustment added to base salary for employees based in select Northern California locations. (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) 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.