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Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District
Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District-March 2024
Honolulu
Mar 29, 2026
About Project Engineer, Heavy Civil Construction - Northwest District

  Requisition ID: 170987

  Job Level: Mid Level

  Home District/Group: Northwest 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, 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 from the ground up.

  Are you ready to work on landmark projects and make an impact? That’s what we do at Kiewit! Our Project Engineers support construction activities by planning, organizing and implementing those management duties (i.e., project controls systems, engineering interface, subcontract and materials management, purchasing, scheduling).

  District Overview

  Kiewit’s Northwest District is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.  We primarily perform heavy civil projects specializing in earth moving, transportation, roadways, water resources, and underground utilities. We are looking for hard working individuals with a passion for construction who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty! Our current opportunities are spread across the entire west coast including Alaska and Hawaii. Travel is required for this position.

  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. Our Northwest District current builds projects in Alaska, Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington State.

  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.

  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.

  Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets

  Qualifications

  Ability to travel and relocate as needed

  Minimum 3 years of construction field experience, preferably in Heavy Civil construction (roadway, concrete, asphalt, earthworks, Bridge, Rail, Water or Wastewater)

  Work experience as a project engineer, field engineer, or superintendent

  Undergraduate degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related

  Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents

  Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment

  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

  #LI-SM1

  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.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

  ​

  Company: Kiewit

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