Company: Barton Malow

Job Location: Jeffersonville, OH

Position: Project Engineer (Automotive Battery Plant)

REQ ID: 12625

Position Summary

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

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Supports the Project Manager and Superintendent in planning and executing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
  • Manages the submittal, RFI, and shop drawing processes, coordinating with the design team and trade partners to keep reviews and responses on track.
  • Prepares, tracks, and maintains project documentation, including meeting minutes, logs, drawings, specifications, and closeout records.
  • Assists with procurement activities, including tracking long-lead materials and equipment, vendor coordination, and delivery schedules.
  • Supports cost management by tracking commitments, change events, pay applications, and monthly cost reporting.
  • Assists in preparing, pricing, and tracking change orders and potential impacts to scope, cost, and schedule.
  • Supports subcontract and purchase order administration, including scope review, insurance and compliance tracking, and payment processing.
  • Participates in project planning and pull-planning sessions, helping update look-ahead schedules and identify constraints.
  • Coordinates with the field team to confirm work is installed according to the contract documents, and helps document field conditions, inspections, and testing.
  • Supports quality control and commissioning activities, including inspections, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
  • Partners with project safety personnel to promote a safe jobsite and assist with safety planning and reporting.
  • Communicates with the client, design team, trade partners, and vendors in a professional, timely, and collaborative way.

Required Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of relevant construction experience; internship or co-op experience on industrial, automotive, battery, or other advanced manufacturing projects is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of construction documents, including drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.
  • Familiarity with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office; experience with Procore or similar platforms is a plus.
  • 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.


Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters: We do not accept unsolicited referrals from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged and under contract to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without prior agreement will be considered the property of Barton Malow with the right to engage at our sole discretion without any obligations or fees owed.