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Madison Beaman

Detroit

Summary

Project Engineer and Cost Engineer with expertise in financial management for large-scale construction projects. Highly skilled in forecasting, risk assessment, and optimizing budgets to improve efficiency and profitability. Dedicated to maintaining safety, quality, and client satisfaction across all phases of project delivery.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cost Engineer / Sr. Field Engineer

Ballard Marine Construction
Detroit
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage all project financials, including cost tracking, accounts, forecasting, and billing, for a $25M, 2-year marine construction project
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and bids for marine construction projects using HeavyBid, supporting competitive proposals and project award success
  • Collaborate with project leadership to implement technical solutions and best practices that improve field productivity, reduce costs, and enhance schedule performance
  • Perform daily field engineer duties, including quantity tracking, work planning, progress reporting, and providing engineering assistance to crews
  • Lead the preparation of project documentation—RFIs, QC reports, safety records, and work plans—supporting compliance with owner and industry standards

Field Engineer

Ballard Marine Construction
Detroit
05.2021 - 12.2024
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards across all project activities
  • Coordinated material procurement with supplies to maintain project schedules
  • Prepared concise project status reports for stakeholders
  • Performed quality assurance checks to uphold workmanship standards
  • Assisted in scheduling and resource allocation to meet project milestones
  • Supported cost tracking and forecasting to keep project within budget

Construction Intern

CA Ventures
Chicago
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted with site inspection for safety and quality compliance
  • Supported PMs with construction documentation and reporting
  • Coordinated vendor and supplier deliveries of materials
  • Scheduled and tracked milestones with subcontractors

Camp Counselor

Camp Crosley Ymca
North Webster
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Supervised and guided groups to ensure safe, structured activities
  • Coordinated team schedules and led group programs effectively
  • Responded to incidents with sound judgment and a safety focus
  • Fostered a positive, engaging environment through leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
  • Project planning and scheduling (MS Project, Excel)
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Quality assurance and control inspections
  • Technical problem-solving and field engineering support
  • Software: HeavyBid, AutoCAD, Procore, Bluebeam

Certification

  • CPR / First Aid
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
  • 10-Hour OSHA
  • Forklift Certified

Timeline

Cost Engineer / Sr. Field Engineer

Ballard Marine Construction
01.2025 - Current

Field Engineer

Ballard Marine Construction
05.2021 - 12.2024

Construction Intern

CA Ventures
05.2019 - 08.2019

Camp Counselor

Camp Crosley Ymca
05.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management

Purdue University