Project Engineer

Reports to: Project Manager • Location: Project Site

About the role

Works closely with Construction Manager, Superintendents, Owners, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, and Sub-Contractors on solar energy projects from initial notice to proceed through final acceptance by the client.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager during all phases of solar energy projects.
• Collaborate with the Estimating department during pre-bid and buyout stages to address field-staff needs.
• Solve problems and resolve issues through face-to-face and personal communication.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate all project execution activities as if managing a personal business.
• Participate in conceptual development, estimating, organization, scheduling, and implementation of projects.
• Support project administration to ensure construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
• Perform contract administration, schedule management, preparation of spreadsheets and reports, budget and cost tracking, financial analysis, investigation of non-conformance issues, implementation of corrective measures, risk management, safety, and quality control.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of technical, administrative, and management aspects of project management.
• Basic knowledge of public and construction safety and security regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills and their application in problem-solving.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work.
• Strong leadership, time management, coordination, active listening, verbal and written communication, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Viewpoint, MS Project, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• OSHA 10 Hour Minimum certification.
• SWPPP Training.