Company: Barton Malow
Job Location: Jeffersonville, OH
Position: Project Engineer (Automotive Battery Plant)
REQ ID: 12625
Position Summary
Barton Malow is seeking a Project Engineer for an automotive battery plant project in Jeffersonville, OH. This individual must be open to travel and commit to working on the project site full-time. The Project Engineer supports the project team in the day-to-day delivery of the work, helping keep the project safe, on schedule, and within budget. This is a hands-on role with strong opportunities to learn and grow alongside experienced project managers and superintendents on a large-scale advanced manufacturing project.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Supports the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning and executing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
- Manages the submittal, RFI, and shop drawing processes, coordinating with the design team and trade partners to keep reviews and responses on track.
- Prepares, tracks, and maintains project documentation, including meeting minutes, logs, drawings, specifications, and closeout records.
- Assists with procurement activities, including tracking long-lead materials and equipment, vendor coordination, and delivery schedules.
- Supports cost management by tracking commitments, change events, pay applications, and monthly cost reporting.
- Assists in preparing, pricing, and tracking change orders and potential impacts to scope, cost, and schedule.
- Supports subcontract and purchase order administration, including scope review, insurance and compliance tracking, and payment processing.
- Participates in project planning and pull-planning sessions, helping update look-ahead schedules and identify constraints.
- Coordinates with the field team to confirm work is installed according to the contract documents, and helps document field conditions, inspections, and testing.
- Supports quality control and commissioning activities, including inspections, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
- Partners with project safety personnel to promote a safe jobsite and assist with safety planning and reporting.
- Communicates with the client, design team, trade partners, and vendors in a professional, timely, and collaborative way.
Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of relevant construction experience; internship or co-op experience on industrial, automotive, battery, or other advanced manufacturing projects is a plus.
- Working knowledge of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
- Familiarity with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office; experience with Procore or similar platforms is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take ownership of assigned work.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with project teams, trade partners, and clients.
- Ability to work on site full-time and travel as needed.