ASSISTANT PROJECT DIRECTOR/SR PROJECT MANAGER

Assistant Project Director / Sr Project Manager at Kiewit in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Requisition ID : 171984 Job Level : Senior Level Home District / Group : Cherne District Department : Project Engineering Market : OGC Employment Type : Full Time Position Overview As an Assistant Project Director / Sr Project Manager, 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 project manager and the team for technical, cost, schedule information.

Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you with a succession plan to project management.

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, industrial, 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 One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities.

We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member.

This means your Cherne adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. This position is based out of Lenexa, KS. Responsibilities + With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications.

Examine / inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered.

Take corrective actions as needed. + Inspect subordinates' work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

• Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
• Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log.
• Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor;

distribute new issues to field. + Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections.

• Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes. + Act as managing project engineer / coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions. + Manage and support project team including direct reports and others as needed + Help drive the company environmental health and safety programs at the project level, driving a safety-oriented approach to work.

Qualifications + Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent + 15+ years' work experience in construction or engineering + 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 + Competent in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint and Outlook + Working knowledge and understanding of project controls terminology and project scheduling + Ability to travel and / or relocate as needed #LI-LH1 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.

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.

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