Project Engineer - Oil & Gas

Requisition ID: 146380

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Cherne District

Department: Project Engineering

Market: OGC

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. 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

Cherne Contracting is one of Kiewit’s oldest districts. Founded in 1916. Cherne is a valuable part of Kiewit and is well known for safety and quality of execution in amazing projects within the oil, gas and chemical sectors. Alone and with other Kiewit districts through internal joint ventures, Cherne not only provides challenges but the stability and career development opportunities expected in a world-class multi-billion-dollar organization.

Location

This position can be based in Houston, TX; Bloomington, MN; Lenexa, KS, with extensive expectations of travel responsibilities to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field.
• Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed
• Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers.
• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Experience managing engineers
• Working knowledge and understanding of project controls terminology and project scheduling
• Competent in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and Outlook
• Ability to travel and/or relocate as needed
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• 3+ years’ work experience in construction or engineering
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time

Other Requirements:

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

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.