Grading Project Engineering – South Central, Texas Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana

• District Overview
• Kiewit’s South Central District plays a key role in constructing infrastructure projects across the United States. We specialize in
• highway and heavy civil construction
• , including grading, excavation, trenching, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt paving, and more. Our commitment to
• safety, quality, and environmental responsibility
• makes us an industry leader in highway and heavy civil construction.
• Location
• This position requires mobilization from project to project across the
• South Central Region
• . Assignments will be determined closer to the start date. Candidates must be willing to
• travel and relocate
• as business needs dictate. Current project locations include
• Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas

• Responsibilities
• + Lead and manage grading crews for various construction projects. + Oversee the movement of large quantities of dirt, topsoil, base stone, and graded solid rock. + Operate and manage heavy equipment, including excavators, dozers, skid steers, rollers, and more. + Ensure compliance with
• project specifications and DOT requirements
• . + Track quantities, manage
• subcontractor payments
• , and handle
• change orders
• . + Coordinate with project managers, foremen, and subcontractors for efficient execution. + Oversee
• erosion control, traffic control, quality control, and utility coordination
• . + Utilize project management software such as
• Microsoft Office, Vista Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD
• . + Maintain a high level of
• safety training and certifications
• . ​​​​​​​
• _Technical Skills_
• + Proficiency in operating
• heavy equipment
• (dozers, excavators, skid steers, etc.). + Strong understanding of
• GPS systems (TopCon, Trimble)
• for layout and grading. + Knowledge of
• cost management, planning, and scheduling
• processes. + Proficiency in
• Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Studio, Vista Viewpoint, and AutoCAD

• _Certifications_
• + •

OSHA 30, MSHA, ATSSA

Technician & Supervisor, TDOT Concrete Field Testing, CAT Safety, Leadership Training.

• Qualifications
• _Education and Experience_
• + •Bachelor’s degree•in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

+

• __7___ years
• of experience in the construction industry, specializing in earth-moving and infrastructure projects. +
• Minimum of 2 years
• of supervisory experience as a
• Superintendent
• (preferred). +
• Minimum of 3 years
• of experience as a
• Project Engineer
• involved with grading operations (preferred). + Strong background in
• civil equipment operations

• _Soft Skills_
• + Highly motivated, with a
• passion for excellence
• and taking initiative. + Strong work ethic, committed to
• getting the job done right the first time
• . + Demonstrated commitment to
• ethics and integrity
• . + Passion for
• safety
• , ensuring that nobody gets hurt. + Strong
• interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
• skills. + Team player with the ability to work
• independently
• to meet deadlines and objectives. + Strong
• organizational and time management
• skills with attention to detail. #LI-AB3
• Working Conditions
• Willingness to
• travel and relocate
• as needed.

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. 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. ​#LI-AB3

Company:

Kiewit