Project Engineer (Self-Perform) (Saginaw, MI, US) chez Barton Malow

Company: Barton Malow Company

Job Location: Saginaw, MI

Position: Project Engineer (Self-Perform)

REQ ID: 11715

POSITION SUMMARY

Barton Malow Company is seeking a Self-Perform Project Engineer to join our team on a battery storage energy system project in Saginaw, MI. This role focuses on providing technical and field engineering support for self-perform construction operations, including concrete, steel, and other self-perform scopes. The Project Engineer will plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor on-site construction activities, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity goals are achieved. Acting as a liaison between field supervision, project management, architects, engineers, and owners, the Self-Perform Project Engineer ensures seamless communication and efficient project execution.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical and engineering support to self-perform crews in the field, ensuring design intent and construction methods align with project specifications.
• Support the layout, quantities tracking, and productivity reporting for self-perform work.
• Coordinate with superintendents and foremen to plan daily and weekly work activities and resolve field challenges.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, and as-built records.
• Assist Procurement with material takeoffs, purchase orders, and vendor coordination for self-perform scopes.
• Participate in developing and maintaining the project schedule, specifically for self-perform operations.
• Enforce and model corporate safety policies and procedures on the jobsite, supporting Barton Malow’s commitment to a zero-incident culture.
• Assist with site logistics planning, equipment coordination, and resource management.
• Track and support change management, including preparing cost impacts and reviewing contractor and supplier quotations.
• Coordinate plan reviews and permit processes with local and state municipalities as needed.
• Prepare and distribute daily reports, meeting minutes, and progress documentation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field.
• 2–3 years of construction experience, including internship or professional experience supporting field operations; experience in self-perform or industrial/energy work preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, particularly for concrete, structural steel, or other self-perform trades.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to be self-directed in problem-solving.
• Proactive attitude with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.