Field Project Engineer, Electrical Material/Logistics/Procurement

About the role

Moss' Solar Electrical Field Project Engineers assist the Electrical Assistant and Electrical Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of large utility scale Solar projects. They supervise all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling. Positive attitude and behavior are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities are divided into four main categories: Crew Management, Reporting, Tool Connex, and Material Acquisition (Material/Procurement/Inventory/Logistics).

• Coordinates project start-up: reviews owner contract, assists with development of startup checklist and site utilization plan, coordinates mobilization, assists with subcontractor & vendor selection, identifies critical issues & milestones, finalizes Prolog set up, participates in development of construction schedule, participates in subcontractor project orientation
• Expedites materials: develops submittal log, establishes fabrication & delivery schedule, confirms delivery of materials, conducts submittal/SD review process, reviews coordination drawings, monitors materials stored off site, coordinates owner furnished materials, verifies fabrication status
• Coordinates construction activities: strategizes with Superintendent, conducts subcontractor pre-construction meetings, maintains activity tracking logs, participates in schedule updates, conducts quality control inspections, verifies field installations, ensures compliance with safety procedures and policies, coordinates storage of delivered materials, participates in daily superintendent meetings, participates in jobsite meetings, maintains material expediting log, participates in project team visits, coordinates activities with user groups, assists with agency inspections
• Facilitates project administration: expedites subcontractor and vendor agreements, assists with subcontractor and vendor insurance and bond agreements, prepares meeting agendas and minutes, assists with managing check-hold list, maintains jobsite files, processes progress photos, assists with preparation of project status reports, coordinates activities with project staff, maintains Prolog, generates correspondence, administers RFI process, ensures compliance with company policies and procedures
• Tracks project costs: processes subcontractor and vendor pay requests, assists with tracking owner payments, tracks subcontractor back charges, updates labor cost reports
• Supports management for change order process: creates change requests, reviews scope changes, determines schedule impacts, issues owner notification, expedites subcontractor and vendor pricing, prepares cost proposal, negotiates proposal costs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Six months to one-year minimum Solar internship or full-time experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer, or electrical foreman in the construction industry
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with construction project management applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments, and other team members
• Basic finance skills

Work environment & physical demands

This position requires frequent physical activity in both indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to varying weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally be required to handle loads exceeding that amount with assistance. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, loud noise levels, and extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.