Project Engineer (Automotive Battery Plant) - Jeffersonville, OH

Barton Malow•Jeffersonville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Barton Malow is seeking a Project Engineer for an automotive battery plant project in Jeffersonville, Ohio. The role supports the project team with day-to-day delivery of the work, helping keep the project safe, on schedule, and within budget. This is a hands-on position with opportunities to learn and grow alongside experienced project managers and superintendents on a large-scale advanced manufacturing project. The employee must be willing to travel and work full-time at the project site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
At least 1 year of relevant construction experience.
Working knowledge of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
Familiarity with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.
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.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience on industrial, automotive, battery, or other advanced manufacturing projects.
Experience with Procore or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning and executing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
Manage submittal, RFI, and shop drawing processes, coordinating with the design team and trade partners to keep reviews and responses on track.
Prepare, track, and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, logs, drawings, specifications, and closeout records.
Assist with procurement activities, including tracking long-lead materials and equipment, coordinating with vendors, and monitoring delivery schedules.
Support cost management by tracking commitments, change events, pay applications, and monthly cost reporting.
Assist in preparing, pricing, and tracking change orders and potential impacts to scope, cost, and schedule.
Support subcontract and purchase order administration, including scope review, insurance and compliance tracking, and payment processing.
Participate in project planning and pull-planning sessions, help update look-ahead schedules, and identify constraints.
Coordinate with the field team to confirm work is installed according to contract documents, and help document field conditions, inspections, and testing.
Support quality control and commissioning activities, including inspections, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
Partner with project safety personnel to promote a safe jobsite and assist with safety planning and reporting.
Communicate professionally, promptly, and collaboratively with the client, design team, trade partners, and vendors.