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Kiewit Corporation

Entry Level Business Specialist - Mass Electric Transportation



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10.Jul.2017
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Kiewit Corporation
Oil and Gas Commercial
TX, US
63022

Description:
Mass Electric Construction Co. is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC-Transportation has a 55-year tradition of outstanding performance on some of the nation’s most high-profile transportation projects. To date we have completed over $3 billion of transportation projects nationwide. With our skilled and dedicated personnel, combined with cutting edge installation methods and project controls, MEC is setting new standards across every aspect of the market.

Location:
MEC-Transportation has projects in cities all across the United States, so our people must be willing to go where the work is. Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date.

Our operations:
• Signal systems
• Overhead contact systems
• Traction power and communication systems
• And more
Have you ever thought you could use your business degree to manage a multi-billion dollar construction project? How about doing it for the 3rd largest general contractor in the world, and doing so while having an opportunity in becoming an employee owner? If this is something that interests you and you are a firm believer in stewardship and integrity, please continue reading.
Other benefits of joining our team include:
• Benefits coverage from DAY ONE of employment
• Eligible to accrue 20 days’ Paid Time Off in your first year, plus 8 paid holidays
• Our employees pay less than 10% of the cost of Benefits, with participation in our Wellness Program
• We contribute up to 6% of your salary into your 401K for retirement
• We spend an average of $80M on training and developing our people each year
• We reimburse up to $5,250 per year in outside tuition costs

Position Overview:
An Entry-Level Business Specialist is responsible and accountable for the management of all business aspects of an assigned project. It requires a high level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs. Troubleshooting job conditions, accounting, financial projections, payroll, purchasing, taxes, and managing subcontracts are all responsibilities of the position. A Business Specialist takes part in forecasting revenue and costs. In addition to insuring documentation is complete in supporting subcontracts, material contracts and owner progress estimates including bonding, insurance and lien releases. You’ll work alongside business office personnel and field accounting staff including, office managers, reception, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and other office functions at the field site and/or project level. These jobsites and district offices are located nationwide, so relocation and/or travel is required.

Requirements:
Qualifications:
• Degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or related field.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with principal field business management systems: SAP, CMIS, PMIS and Prolog (P.O. and A/P).
• Must possess knowledge of basic accounting functions.
• Must possess knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Works independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
• Knowledge of construction safety and current federal & OSHA Requirements is preferred.
• Candidates must also be able and willing to relocate with business needs.


Kiewit is 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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