Project Engineer - Michigan

Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties

• Assist Project Manager on solar energy projects from initial notice to proceed through final acceptance by client.
• Works with the Estimating department during the pre-bid and buyout stage of each project to ensure that the needs of the field staff are being addressed.
• Constantly solves problems and resolves issues through face to face and personal communication.
• Participate in the conceptual development/estimating of the project and aid in its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Support project administration to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Specific duties include, but are not limited to, contract administration, schedule management, preparation of spreadsheets & reports, maintaining budget & cost reports, financial analysis, investigation of non-conformance issues and implementation of corrective measures, risk management, safety, and quality control.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Basic knowledge of technical, administration, and management of all phases of project management.
• Basic knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application, and use in problem solving.
• Must be able to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work.
• Able to lead and manage own time.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, verbal and written communication skills, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using Viewpoint, MS Project, and MS Office.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related area.

Certificates / Licenses

• OSHA 10 Hour Minimum, SWPPP Training