Project Controls Engineer

WHAT WE DO:

Bowen is an employee-owned national construction company that works primarily in the Water, Wastewater, Industrial and Energy sectors. Regularly listed as one of ENR's top 50 environmental contractors, Bowen works on projects that improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we use every day. When you turn on the faucet, flush the toilet or flip the light switch - you are using the infrastructure that Bowen builds and maintains every day. Bowen self-performs site work, concrete, underground utility work, structural steel, equipment setting, millwright, mechanical and process piping and boilermaker construction.

WHO WE ARE:

At Bowen our purpose is growing people, and our team is our greatest asset. We share credit for success and never walk away from a problem when there is a challenge. We have genuine concern for others. We are employee-owned. We work hard every day to build the toughest projects. We are not perfect, and we will always aim to continuously improve. If you are a hardworking, creative person who is seeking to build a career, let us know. We are growing, and we need your help.

SUMMARY:

The primary duties of the Project Controls Engineer requires a highly energetic, detail oriented individual who will assist the Bid Manager(s), Project Manager(s), and Superintendent(s) with planning, scheduling, monitoring, BIM, and VDC for all aspects of major design, design/build and construction management projects. The Project Controls Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

• Preparation of a comprehensive CPM project schedule which provides all levels of management accurate data for decision-making and forecasting.
• Update, analyze impacts, and communicate schedules to project teams
• Able to communicate effectively at every level of the Project Team. Must be able to facilitate impromptu meetings to address scheduling issues and/or concerns.
• Delight and serve internal and external customers at all levels.
• Meet with owners and represent BEC and the capabilities of the BEC Controls Program
• Be familiar with and assist with BIM and VDC services for project needs
• Grow the BEC Controls program capabilities to meet the company’s needs for today and tomorrow
• Maintain Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Pre Construction and Estimating department with Level 1 and 2 CPM schedules for procurement of new projects.
• Prepare baseline schedules and perform schedule analysis.
• Regular schedule update analysis and time impact analysis, for BEC and subcontractor schedules.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor schedules inputs and updates to master schedule.
• Coordinate activity between engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning
• Resource, commodity, and cost loading, trending, forecasting, critical path control and analysis
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on status and progress of project(s).This may include many off and on-line trackers of physical progress.
• Monitor, forecast, and report project execution changes and determine impact on the project
• Manage and maintain drone equipment
• Develop drone flight plans and obtain necessary waivers/permits, as well as process and analyze data from drone flights
• Perform 3D Laser scanning and register laser can point clouds
• Develop and review BIM models
• Create preliminary models/renderings for pre construction support

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A four year degree in Construction Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering or related field of study
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in Construction or Project Controls with emphasis in Project Scheduling
• Experience in Primavera P6

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and listening skills
• Strong training skills for one on one and large group training
• Be willing to help in other areas of the business during slow times
• Ability to travel and work at job site locations

BOWEN BENEFITS:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• PTO on Day 1
• 7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days, 1 Community Day, 1 Floating Holiday)
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Car Allowance
• Employer paid and supplemental life insurance
• 401k with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Employee Referral Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Family Planning and Adoption Assistance
• Education Reimbursement