Tunneling Project Engineer

Barnard; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Generous health plan

Annual bonuses

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Montana is seeking an entry-level position focused on construction cost management. The role involves participating in cost analysis, preparing pay estimates, and ensuring compliance on material deliveries. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Engineering or a related field, with strong organizational skills and a proactive work ethic. The job requires willingness to travel and relocate, with opportunities for meaningful career development in a reputable company.

Qualifications

• Willing to travel and relocate for projects.
• Experience in underground tunneling or construction preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Involved in operations of cost control system and cost analysis.
• Participate in forecasting revenue and costs.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and manage change orders.
• Coordinate shop drawings and submittals.
• Inspect material deliveries for quality compliance.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material contracts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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 a related field. Equivalent experience in a construction-related position will also be considered.
• Underground tunneling, underground construction or mining experience.
• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Construction