Project Engineer

Barnard Inc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401(k) plans

Generous health plan

Annual bonuses

Job summary

A leading civil construction company seeks a detail-oriented Construction Project Associate to manage cost control systems and assist in project scheduling. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively while maintaining high standards in a challenging environment. The right candidate will have a degree in Engineering or a related field and be willing to travel to project sites domestically and internationally, making it ideal for those looking for growth and challenging opportunities in construction.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an engineering or related field is preferred.
• Willingness to travel and relocate for project assignments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial for recognizing discrepancies.
• A strong work ethic is necessary to complete tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to freely access construction sites in varied climates and environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of cost control system and analysis of costs.
• Participate in monthly revenue forecasting and cost accruals.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and necessary data.
• Process change orders and Requests for Information.
• Coordinate shop drawings and submittals.
• Inspect material deliveries for compliance with contracts.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Update project schedules in collaboration with construction teams.
• Assist in developing and updating the project schedule.
• Collaborate with field construction personnel (Superintendents, Foremen, Crews).

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management or related field

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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