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Kiewit Field Engineer - Infrastructure in Long Beach, California

Requisition ID: 170591

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Southern California District

Department: Field Operations

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As an Field Engineer 2 or 3, you will play a significant part in the success of planning, organizing and implementing project engineering & project controls tasks. Excellent communication, attention to detail and an ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position. We are looking for individuals with motivation and eagerness to expand their skillset in infrastructure construction.

District Overview

Kiewit’s Southern California District is one of Kiewit’s leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil projects that include earth moving, water/wastewater, transportation, roadways, and power projects. Most of our work is concentrated in the Southern California region, with some work in Hawaii.

Location

Location may vary - Must be open to working anywhere in the Southern California Region, assignment is determined by business need and skillset.

Kiewit’s Southern California District is based out of the Santa Fe Springs, CA office and supports projects throughout the Southern California region, building out project/construction schedules for all types of infrastructure work across the region.

Responsibilities

Field Engineering:

• 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

• Assist in the preparation of work plans and work packages

• Assist in field surveying and work layout support including elevation, control points, and compilation of as-built data

• Assist in compiling, processing, and confirming daily labor timesheets

• Assist in the preparation of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s)

• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox meetings, mass safety meetings, and safety training

• Order and schedule material deliveries

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups on the jobsite

• Supervise field operations

Office Engineering:

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications and other contract documents

• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations

• Assist Engineers to gather and prepare data for submittal or transmittal to the customer, vendors, subcontractors, governmental agencies, and internal use

• Participate in the preparation of purchase orders and subcontracts, performing minor solicitations and purchasing as requested

• Schedule maintenance and performing updates as directed by others

• Assist in the maintenance of basic project recordkeeping and correspondence functions including daily reports, photographs, requests for information (RFIs), and memorandums

• Enter data into the job cost system and participate in reviewing cost reports with jobsite management

• Assist in generating change orders and as-built data to be reviewed by the Project Manager

• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations

Estimating:

• Assist in reviewing and analyzing historical data relative to the project, incorporating various productions and costs appropriate in preparation of a bid

• Complete a plan and specification review for an assigned project, assessing the risk areas and bringing them to the attention of the Senior Estimator

• Complete material and quantity takeoffs according to bid documents

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education

  • At least 2 years of experience in the construction field

  • Must have working knowledge and be able to direct the operations of at least these management systems: scheduling - CPM, unit man-hour performance, material control, estimating and subcontracts.

  • Experience with leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning and organization.

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Working Conditions

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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: $75,396 - $115,806

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

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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