Project Engineer - Vertical Building Market

Talent Acquisition Manager/Executive Search Consultant - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC) & Building Group @ Kiewit Corporation

Requisition : 179215

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Building Group

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer to oversee and support multiple Industrial building projects from planning through execution. This role requires a strong understanding of subcontractor management, field operations, and experience with review of contract plans and specifications, project scheduling, cost forecasting, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a few construction projects under their belt performing subcontractor oversight for building projects, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance at the site, and driving operational excellence with the team.

This is a great stepping stone into Project Management roles, and we provide mentoring with some of the best in the business to ensure your development stays on track.

ENR ranks us as #2 in Construction, and we excel at delivering EPC projects, particularly in large-scale infrastructure projects. If you are looking for a career, with stability and a diverse portfolio of EPC projects to work on and want to work on hyperscale projects, look no further! We are an employee‑owned company which fosters dedication and commitment to project success and are positioned as a key player in meeting growing electricity demands.

We cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation and teamwork, making it the most rewarding place to build your career.

At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures, we build relationships, strengthen communities and improve the world. We don't just build projects - we build careers! We are the best at what we do. With top notch health benefits, great time off, flexible work options, a wealth‑building 401K plan and unbeatable growth opportunities - we are deeply invested in the future of our employees.

Your future is here. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond engineering and construction to build the road to success!

Kiewit Building Group specializes in constructing office buildings, industrial complexes, education and sports facilities, hotels, hospitals, transportation terminals, science and technology facilities, manufacturing, retail and special‑use facilities and extensive interior construction with tenant improvements. Its capabilities include general construction, construction management, design‑build, design‑assist and turn‑key project development. Kiewit also provides fast, accurate preconstruction project management services. During the past 10 years, Kiewit has performed construction services for more than 1,100 vertical construction projects, totaling $7.5 billion in revenue.

This role will be based at our Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) yard in Ingleside, TX. 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 or provide per diem, and provide great opportunities to work on different types of projects to develop your career.

• Perform Contract Compliance, quality control & Field Oversight of subcontractors on the project
• Develop a complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Inspect field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost‑saving measures.
• Take corrective actions as needed to resolve field issues.
• Review subordinates’ work for compliance with contract documents; address deficiencies and implement corrective measures.
• Project Scheduling & Coordination
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software.
• Collaborate with project management personnel to gather input and ensure schedule accuracy.
• Document Control & Change Management, handle project closeout.
• Manage document control processes including logging and tracking new issue drawings and contract documents.
• Review…