Project Engineer – Major Projects | Canada & USA

Barnard; United States; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate multiple fronts within the engineering team and support strategic project objectives.

This role requires relocation to USA project sites and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive cost control, forecasting, and timely pay estimates. The successful candidate will have a four-year engineering degree, field experience with a general contractor, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage

Qualifications

• Must relocate to USA project areas.
• Must be a Canadian, Mexican, or American dual citizen for visa purposes.
• Minimum four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Construction experience is required.
• Field experience with a General Contractor on active sites preferred.
• Ability to multitask and make timely business decisions.
• Ability to motivate and coordinate others to achieve objectives.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good oral and written communication, including technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple fronts and processes within the project engineering team.
• Participate in team meetings and support strategic project objectives.
• Relocate to and work on-site in specified USA project locations.
• Involve in cost control System operations and construction cost analysis.
• Forecast monthly revenue and cost accruals.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and manage change orders/RFIs.
• Coordinate shop drawings and submittals; maintain records.
• Manage material deliveries and ensure inspection per contract documents.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material contracts; support schedule development.
• Work with field personnel and support quality control/assurance.
• Represent Barnard on technical matters and attend meetings as required.
• Review progress reports and endorse subcontractor invoices; prepare reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Multitasking

Decision making

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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.

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-off work arrangements are not options for these positions.

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

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

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.