Project Engineer (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

Barton Malow; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Project Engineer to support Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects, traveling as needed to support multiple locations. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, electricians, and owners to ensure project progress, budgets, and quality plans are met, while managing risks, insurances, and overall team performance.

The role requires strong communication with the owner and project team members, a solid budgeting mindset, and the ability to adapt to varying

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in industrial or data center projects.
• Excellent organizational skills with knowledge of contracts and legal provisions.
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project meetings from preconstruction to close-out.
• Oversee procurement, bidding, and bid evaluation processes.
• Develop schedules and mobilization plans for job sites.
• Monitor general conditions budget and cash flow.
• Support the Superintendent with owner and subcontractor communications.
• Ensure compliance with schedule and safety standards.
• Build relationships with clients and Barton Malow team.
• Administer contracts, POs, and cost controls.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Coldwater, MI

Project Engineer (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

12509

Position Summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team supporting battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across various locations. This travel-based position will require flexibility to work where project needs arise. The Project Engineer will be responsible for client communication and providing overall project progress reports. This role involves developing and adhering to the project budget, timeline, and quality control plan. The Project Engineer will collaborate with architects, engineers, electricians, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful project completion. Additionally, the individual will manage risks, insurances, general work performance, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with both the owner and project team members.

Company: Barton Malow

Job Location: Coldwater, MI

Position: Project Engineer (Battery Energy Storage Systems)

REQ ID: 12509

Position Summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team supporting battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across various locations. This travel-based position will require flexibility to work where project needs arise. The Project Engineer will be responsible for client communication and providing overall project progress reports. This role involves developing and adhering to the project budget, timeline, and quality control plan. The Project Engineer will collaborate with architects, engineers, electricians, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful project completion. Additionally, the individual will manage risks, insurances, general work performance, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with both the owner and project team members.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination meetings with the project team from preconstruction to project close-out, ensuring effective communication throughout the process.
• Oversee the procurement process and bidding strategy, develop work scopes, organize pre-bid meetings, and evaluate bids after they are submitted.
• Initiates the development of the project schedule and jobsite setup, including mobilization and permit management.
• Manages the general conditions budget, conducts cash flow analysis, and regularly monitors project costs to ensure profitability.
• Assists the Superintendent with owner issues and subcontractor communications, enforcing the requirements outlined in owner agreements.
• Coordinates company personnel and resources, supervises jobsite staff, and monitors compliance with schedule requirements.
• Builds effective working relationships with clients and Barton Malow team members.
• Administers the financial aspects of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, along with relevant data center construction experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, along with industrial project experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail demonstrated by a strong understanding of applicable contracts and legal provisions.
• Ability to manage and embrace change, respond to and adapt to new processes and perspectives on traditional challenges.
• Proven ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities, balancing project delivery needs with the non-critical review of incomplete work assignments while maintaining excellent customer relationships.
• Strong management skills to effectively oversee trade partner performance, ensuring adherence to BMC's high-quality standards.
• A strong sense of urgency with the ability to quickly assess complex issues and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm yet fair manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required by project needs.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.