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KE&G Construction, Inc.

Employee-owned heavy civil contractor constructing infrastructure

Project Manager/Estimator - Heavy Civil

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Sierra Vista, AZ, USA
In PersonWork is required in both office and field environments, including active construction sites.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience with infrastructure projects including highways, roadways, bridges, underground utilities, earthwork, concrete, and paving.
  • Experience with utilities projects including wastewater treatment plants, booster treatment plants, water treatment plants, and reservoir rehabilitation.
  • Experience with site development and related infrastructure work.
  • Demonstrated longevity in previous roles.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate active construction sites.
  • Ability to work in office and field environments, outdoors in varied weather conditions, with exposure to dust, machinery, noise, uneven terrain, and other site-related conditions.
  • Ability to work occasional extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct risk analysis.
  • Prepare and submit estimates in compliance with contract documents.
  • Review plans, specifications, and scope of work.
  • Mentor and supervise Project Engineers and Assistant Estimators on requests for proposals to subcontractors and vendors, quantity take-offs, subcontractor and vendor quote reviews, and project hand-off meetings.
  • Attend project meetings.
  • Discuss safety, quality, schedule, and productivity with the team.
  • Track job costs and prepare monthly forecasts.
  • Prepare and submit pay applications.
  • Finalize unresolved issues.
  • Mentor and supervise Project Engineers on subcontractor pay-application reviews, change orders, requests for information, and project closeout documents required by the owner and KE&G.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Job Order Contract projects.
  • Experience with asphalt.

About the company

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KE&G Construction, Inc.

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KE&G Construction builds essential infrastructure in the Southwest, focusing on heavy civil and commercial projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, flood control, and water systems. Its work is executed through a dedicated team of employee-owners who directly share in the company’s success, reflecting the firm’s ESOP structure. The company operates in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas and recently added a commercial division to diversify its portfolio. What sets KE&G apart is its transition from a local homebuilder to a 100% employee-owned heavy civil contractor, creating a culture of accountability and long-term commitment to projects and communities. Its goal is to expand its regional footprint while delivering reliable infrastructure work through a fully engaged, employee-owned workforce.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tucson, Arizona

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • KE&G said August 2026 bidding topped $400 million, supporting 2027 backlog.
  • The company added more than 650 workers and reinvested $6 million into fleet.
  • 2026 safety awards and USA TODAY Top Workplace recognition improve recruiting and retention.

What critics are saying

  • KE&G still depends heavily on Arizona and New Mexico public works bidding.
  • Commercial division expansion in 2026 adds execution risk against established general contractors.
  • If ADOT and municipal award flow slows, backlog could shrink before 2027.

What makes KE&G Construction, Inc. unique

  • 100% employee-owned since 2014, with 600+ employee-owners across the Southwest.
  • Self-performs earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and structural concrete across civil and commercial jobs.
  • Blue Diamond Legacy Holdings backs KE&G with a 2026 future headquarters and growth capital.

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Benefits

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance