Tunneling Project Engineer

Summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is a heavy-civil construction company specializing in complex infrastructure projects, including tunneling. The Tunneling Project Engineer will support project cost control, forecasting, change orders, submittals, materials, contracts, scheduling, and coordination with field construction personnel.

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)

Skills

• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• 401(k)s
• A generous health plan
• Annual bonuses
• Challenging career opportunities