What are the responsibilities and job description for the Precast Concrete Project Engineer position at Barnard Construction Company?
Overview
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, Construction Management or a related field. Equivalent experience in a precast concrete construction-related position will also be considered.
- Must be willing to travel and relocate. Precasting yard is located in River Rouge, Michigan. Relocation and/or travel are required.
- Knowledge of Precast/Prestressed concrete standards.
- Experience with precast plant operations or erection processes.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist the precast concrete tunnel liner (PCTL) Subcontractor in the day-to-day management of PCTL segment precasting work by providing information and expertise on the production and management of the PCTL segment production
- Prepare the overall schedule and coordinate the information between the site and precast activities
- Monitor and report any deviation to the casting schedule and/or possible delays on material/accessories deliveries and/or difficulties faced by PCTL Subcontractor – Implement with the PCTL Subcontractor a stock check at regular intervals
- Coordinate with PCTL Subcontractor for the submission of work plans, submittals, RFIs, technical, and production data
- Ensure that segments are cast according to the design specification, shop drawings and methods
- Ensure strict compliance of the PCTL Subcontractor with the Quality management plan and respective ITP – Perform inspections
- Coordinate the resolution of QA/QC and technical issues with the Contractor’s Technical Department and the Contractor QA/QC Department
- Control and optimize the PCTL segment production cycles in the precast yard ensuring timely achievement of production milestones
- Control the PCTL segments production to make sure the completed segment stock is enough to maintain the Contractor’s schedule and at the same time not exceeding the PCTL storage capacity
- Ensure that the finishing works of the segments are completed and approved by the client before segments are shipped for installation in the tunnel
- Coordinate with the PCTL Subcontractor and Contractor tunnel production team the loading operation and transportation of the segments to ensure timely delivery
- Define together with the PCTL Subcontractor to monitor the productivity and performance
- Coordinate with the PCTL Subcontractor the preparation of weekly and monthly reports
- Control, verify and approve quantity of work performed to be invoiced by the PCTL Subcontractor
- Inform and liaise with MSP management (PM, DPM, contract manager) for the PCTL Purchase Agreement management
- Control and report any deviation in maintaining the PCTL facilities cleaned
- Coordinate client visits and/or inspections
- Maintain a complete and current record of submittals, approvals, and resubmittals, including a file of letters of transmittal and dates of each transaction.
- Prepare and maintain QA/QC documentation including ITPs, inspection checklist and test records.
- Provide technical support for resolving quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
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