Project Engineer

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

This is a developmental opportunity. The incumbent will be 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 an assigned project location within the United States of America. Locations include but are not limited to: California, Montana, Tennessee, 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 an option 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 services as required
- Preparing and/or reviewing various reports and other correspondences related to project technical issues
- Regular contact with contractors, consultants, and other technical personnel

Qualifications:

- Must be willing and able to relocate to and reside in assigned project area in the USA
- Must be a Canadian citizen for work visa purposes
- Must have Four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university for work visa purposes
- Heavy civil construction experience is required
- Experience working in the field on an active construction site is required
- 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