Posted 27 days ago
Project Engineer
@ Kiewit
Halifax, NS · Toronto, ON · Oakville, ON
Overview
Kiewit is hiring a mid-level Project Engineer at its Ganotec District to run the administrative and technical side of industrial construction projects and lead a team of field and cost engineers. The role manages schedules, costs, cash flow, contracts and client relationships, with fly-in/fly-out travel across Canada and the United States. Pay is $90,000 to $120,000 per year, with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement matching and paid time off.
Pay:
$90,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Plan, schedule and oversee all project phases
- Manage project revenue, costs, cash flow and forecasting
- Administer contracts and subcontracts
- Train and support field and office engineers
- Manage project closeout activities
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of construction experience
- Experience managing engineers
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Ability to travel, including fly-in/fly-out
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Engineering |
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Kiewit
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One of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations.
Full company description
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any market. Start your Kiewit adventure today at kiewitjobs.com. Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. 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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,075,506
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 25,348
- Reported office locations
- 1550 Mike Fahey St., Omaha, NE 68102, US
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Construction
- Building Material
- Mining
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Other recorded names
- Kiewit
- Kiewit Mexico
- Specialties
- Building
- Mining
- Oil
- Gas & Chemical
- Power
- Transportation
- Water/Wastewater
- Construction
- Engineering
- Industrial
- EPC
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- and Design-Build
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too. Our construction and engineering professionals work on some of the industry’s most complex, challenging and rewarding projects – whether it’s boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities. Kiewit people tackle important projects of every size, in any…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Omaha, NE |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1884 |
| Specialties | BuildingMiningOilGas & ChemicalPowerTransportationWater/WastewaterConstructionEngineeringIndustrial |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 229 |
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Requisition ID: 181174
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Ganotec District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
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
Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position ourselves towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful.
Location
This position requires flexibility to travel where the work is located, including fly-in/fly-out assignments across Canada and the United States.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and oversee all phases of the project, including design schedule tracking and integration between disciplines
- Manage project revenue, costs, cash flow, and job cost tracking/forecastingLead project engineering on moderately complex projects, including temporary engineering requirements
- Manage permanent design, quality control, and overall design coordination
- Administer and manage contracts and subcontracts, including responsibility for design subcontracts
- Assist in operations and production planning
- Train and support field and office engineers in accurate submittals, RFIs, and project documentation
- Develop and implement project control plans
- Oversee and maintain the overall job schedule
- Maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage project closeout activities
- May manage and mentor other Project Engineers
Qualifications
- Ability to travel
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, BuildingEngineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years’ work experience in construction
- Experience managing engineers
- 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. #LI-IS1
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
- Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions
Base Compensation: $90,000/yr - $120,000/yr
(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 believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.
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