Project Engineer - US Cross Border Assignment

Barnard Construction Company, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Health plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support multi-front coordination on heavy civil projects across the United States.

The role involves working with the engineering team, attending meetings, and assisting with project requirements on-site. The ideal candidate will have a four-year engineering degree, strong cost control and scheduling skills, and the ability to coordinate with field personnel, subcontractors, and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university is required
• Experience with heavy civil construction projects is required
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are needed

Responsibilities

• Involve in cost control system operations and analysis of construction costs
• Participate in monthly forecasting revenue and costs accruals
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and manage change orders
• Coordinate shop drawings, submittals, and schedules with project team
• Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and materials suppliers
• Support project scheduling and field coordination with foremen and crews
• Attend meetings and prepare technical reports and correspondence
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and field personnel

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

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. 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.

Position Overview

The incumbent 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 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.

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
• Heavy civil construction experience is required
• Experience working for in the field for a General Contractor on an active construction site is required
• Experience working for a general contractor 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