Project Engineer

Barnard Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a cost controller to join its project controls team. You will work on the cost control system, analyze construction costs, and participate in monthly revenue and cost forecasting for ongoing projects across North America.

The role requires a degree in engineering or business administration, willingness to travel/relocate domestically and internationally, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance/Management) or Construction Management.
• Will ing to travel and relocate domestically and internationally.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Thorough attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong work ethic and willingness 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 varied climates.

Responsibilities

• Be involved 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 letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction.
• Process/manage material deliveries and ensure inspection for quantity and quality per contract documents.
• Manage and negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in developing and updating project schedules.
• Work closely with field construction personnel (Superintendents, Foremen and Crews).

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Field access

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration (Accounting, Management or Finance), 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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