Project Engineer

Barnard Construction Company, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a cost control analyst to support heavy-civil projects across North America. You will participate in cost control operations, forecast revenue and costs, and prepare monthly pay estimates while coordinating with Project Managers and field teams.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in engineering or related field, willingness to travel, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent construction experience.
• Willing to relocate and travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Involvement in the cost control system operations and cost analysis.
• Forecast monthly revenue and cost accruals.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Process change orders and RFIs as directed by Project Manager.
• Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals.
• Maintain records of submittals and approvals.
• Manage material deliveries and inspect quantities and quality.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in developing and updating project schedule.
• Collaborate with field construction personnel.

Skills

Engineering degree

Business Admin

Construction Mgmt

Willing to travel

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering/Business

Job description

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration (Accounting, Management or Finance), Construction Management or related field. Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located domestically and internationally, so relocation and/or travel are required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Thorough attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Responsibilities

• High level of involvement in the operations of our cost control system and analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and costs accruals.
• Accumulate all necessary data and prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Process and estimate change orders and Requests for Information as directed by Project Manager.
• Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals.
• Maintain a complete and current record of submittals, approvals, and resubmittals, including a file of letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction.
• Process/manage material deliveries – ensure that materials received are properly inspected for quantity and quality and in compliance with Contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in developing and updating project schedule.
• Work closely with field construction personnel (Superintendents, Foremen and Crews).

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