Project Engineer

Barnard Construction Company, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Cost Control / Project Controls professional to join our team in North America.

You will manage cost data, forecasts, change orders, and subcontractor agreements, collaborating with field teams to keep projects on budget and on schedule. This role requires strong analytical skills, integrity, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insight for project leadership.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or in Business Administration (Accounting, Management or Finance).
• Construction Management or related field; equivalent construction experience considered.

Responsibilities

• High level of involvement in cost control system operations and analysis of construction costs.
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and costs accruals.
• Accumulate data and prepare monthly pay estimates.
• Process and estimate change orders and RFIs as directed by Project Manager.
• Coordinate and schedule shop drawings and submittals.
• Maintain a complete record of submittals, approvals, and resubmittals with dates.
• Manage material deliveries; ensure inspection for quantity and quality per contract documents.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.
• Assist in developing and updating project schedule.
• Collaborate with field personnel (Superintendents, Foremen, Crews).

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or 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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