Project Controls Engineer

Job Title: Project Controls Engineer

The Opportunity: The primary duties of the Project Controls Engineer requires a 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.

Who We Are: Our people are our strength. As an employee-owned national construction company, we prioritize collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We're committed to fostering a culture of growth and empowerment, where every team member is valued and supported.

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 and 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 and waivers/permits required
• Process and analyze data from drone flights
• Perform 3D Laser Scanning
• Register laser scan 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
• The ideal candidate has a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Construction, Engineering, VDC, or Project Controls
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds

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
• Required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO from Day 1
• 7 Paid Holidays (plus 6 additional half-days), 1 Community Day, 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Discretionary Bonuses
• Car Allowance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance with supplemental options
• 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