Kiewit Building Group - Field/Office Engineer (Entry-Level)

Responsibilities

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percentage of completed/installed materials and work
• Absorb and prepare work plans and work packages
• Absorb and assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data
• Absorb and compile, process, and confirm daily labor timesheets
• Absorb and prepare Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)
• Absorb and provide solutions related to underground tunneling and construction operations
• Absorb and participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training
• Absorb and order and schedule material deliveries
• Absorb and plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite
• Absorb and supervise field operations
• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Absorb and assist engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use
• Absorb and participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested
• Absorb and schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others
• Absorb and maintain basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums
• Absorb and enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management
• Absorb and provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations
• Absorb and review and analyze historical data related to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid
• Absorb and complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator
• Absorb and complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

• Ability to travel and relocate to small and large cities as business requires
• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a construction-related field of engineering
• Positive, can-do attitude
• 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
• Experience with leadership in some capacity
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Previous internship experience is preferred