Assistant Project Manager (Project Engineer)

  • Kiewit
  • Arvada, Colorado
  • Full Time
Requisition ID: 176360

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Central District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

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. In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the Project or Construction Manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information; and therefore requires strong interpersonal and time management skills. Project Engineers may work as the Project Manager on some of our smaller projects and will be expected to develop the team below them.

District Overview Kiewit's Central District is one of our largest infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, structural concrete/bridge, water/wastewater, and transportation projects. We self-perform work such as mass grading, drainage, paving, utility and more - so be ready to get your hands dirty! While headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the majority of our work is concentrated in the Central and South-Central regions of the United States. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry rather than design.

Location This position will be based out of our Colorado (Central District) region.

Must be willing to work across Colorado, Montana, Nebraska & surrounding markets.

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 Perform scheduling of the project

Revenue, cost, and cash flow management

Temp engineering

Permanent design management and quality control

Project closeout

Client relations

Assist in Operations planning

Administer contracts and subcontracts

Qualifications Undergraduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines.

5+ years' work experience in construction or engineering

2+ years' experience managing engineers with exposure to cost control and scheduling management

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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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.

Base Compensation: $100,00/yr - $141,000/ya

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from: 04/02/2025 - 07/01/2025

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.
Job ID: 477240779
Originally Posted on: 5/15/2025

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