Project Engineer - Major Projects | Canada & USA

Barnard Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Health plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. seeks a Project Engineer to join our engineering team on a U.S. project.

You will coordinate multiple work fronts, participate in team meetings, and support project requirements with cross-functional colleagues, ensuring alignment with schedule and budget. Relocation to project locations in the USA is required, with on-site work and no remote options. The role emphasizes cost control, subcontractor coordination, and proactive problem solving on active

Qualifications

• Must relocate to project areas in the USA.
• Must be a Canadian, Mexican, or American dual citizen for work visa purposes.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Construction experience is required.
• Experience on active construction sites preferred.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• High level 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 records of submittals, approvals, and resubmittals, including transmittal dates.
• Process/manage material deliveries and ensure inspections meet 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).
• Support quality control/quality assurance.
• Represent Barnard on technical matters relating to your expertise.
• Facilitate and attend technical/progress meetings.
• Review progress reports, and endorse invoices for subcontractors.
• Prepare/review reports and correspondences on project issues.
• Regular contact with subcontractors, consultants, and other technical personnel.

Skills

Coordinate multi fronts

Team coordination

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Information

• ID: 2026-1737
• # of Openings: 100
• Category: Engineering
• Minimum Salary: USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Job Locations

CA

Overview

Position Overview

This position is responsible for coordinating multiple work fronts, coordinating processes, and contributing to a team of cross functional employees within their area. As part of the engineering team for the project, the Project Engineer will participate in team meetings, work collaboratively to achieve the strategic objectives of the project, and assist with any project requirements when needed.

Work Environment

This position will be required to relocate to and work on-site from a project location within the United States of America. Locations include but are not limited to: California, New York, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Tennessee, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, North Dakota, Nevada, Colorado, and Texas. Candidates must be willing and able to relocate to the local area of their assigned project. Remote work and fly-in-fly-out work arrangements are not options for these positions.

Who We Are

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is a heavy civil construction company based in Bozeman, Montana, with projects underway across North America. We are ranked by Engineering News-Record, (a leading construction industry periodical), as one of the USA'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.

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. 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 safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to relocate to and reside in assigned project areas in the USA
• Must be a Canadian, Mexican, or American Dual citizen for work visa purposes
• Must have a minimum of a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university for work visa purposes
• Construction experience is required
• Experience working in the field for a General Contractor on an active construction site is preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and make sound business decisions in a timely manner to adapt to changing situations
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management principles, methods and practices combined with sound judgement
• Effective organizational, research, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good oral and written communication skills, including technical report writing skills

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)
• Supporting quality control/quality assurance
• Representing Barnard on all assigned technical matters relating to your expertise
• Facilitating and attending technical and/or progress meetings as required
• Reviewing progress reports, and endorsing invoices for subcontractors as required
• Preparing and/or reviewing various reports and other correspondences related to project technical issues
• Regular contact with subcontractors, consultants, and other technical personnel