Field Engineer - Renewables

Primoris Services Corporation; Swindon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy, part of Primoris Services Corporation, is seeking a Field Engineer/Coordinator to monitor daily production and costs, coordinate subcontractors and materials, and manage project documentation at active sites. The role involves collaboration with project management, site supervision, and safety compliance while ensuring accurate reporting and invoicing for EPC projects.

Candidates should be prepared to relocate to project sites for the duration of each construction

Responsibilities

• Complete daily production and costs monitoring for major work items by ensuring production, cost data and safety are collected from prior day.
• Review daily costs and production reports.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, vendors and material suppliers; maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Understand owner contracts, purchase contracts and subcontract documents for invoicing and payments; validate quantities for billing.
• Maintain project equipment and material transactions and monitor inventory.

Job description

Job Overview:

• JOB OVERVIEW:

• Complete daily production and costs monitoring for major work items by ensuring production, cost data and safety are collected from prior day. The Field Engineer/Coordinator is responsible for accurately preparing, reviewing, and analyzing daily cost reports to be shared with supervisors for purposes of comparison analysis and planning. Reviews daily costs and production reports.

• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, vendors and material suppliers. Develops and maintains a good working relationship with clients, subcontractors, vendors, land-owners, co-workers, etc. to strengthen company position. Represents the company in a professional manner; and documents conversations with subcontractors, vendors, etc., to protect the company’s interests.

• Understand the owner contract, purchase contracts and subcontract documents to understand the inclusions/exclusions and schedule for the purpose of invoice payment. Validates, reconciles and maintains accurate quantities for billing purposes and communicates differences to project management.

• Responsible for the project equipment and material transactions and the monitoring of inventory of equipment, small tools and materials.

• Ensures a safe work environment by complying with company’s safety policies as well as complying with federal and state safety regulations. Ensures all subcontractor equipment, materials, and small tools are in safe operating condition. Assure there are written procedures and document a new formal plan if changes are needed. Assist in administering on-site Risk Management programs and serves as on-site Safety Representative when necessary.

• The FE/FCC shall familiarize themselves with the project design documents, specifications, Quality Plan and Inspection and Test Plan (ITP). Must operate in compliance with the project Quality Plan, Work Methods, and Primoris processes and practices. The FE/FC is responsible for administering and managing of the project Quality documentation. The FE/FC shall be accountable for the assembly of documentation for job books. The FE/FC will assist with the coordination/preparation of alignment meetings with various subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders. The FE/FC will assist with Quality inspections, benchmarking and assessments as deemed necessary. The FE/FC shall cover additional responsibilities delegated by the Site Manager, PE/PC and Trade Superintendent to assure project compliance with defined Quality requirements.

• Participates in assigned meetings, which includes the taking of notes for developmental purposes and, if necessary, for meeting documentation; and generates monthly manager meeting documents (i.e. project indicators, project Visio, etc.) and daily Plan of the Day documents.

• Coordinate with Site Manager and Project Engineer to apply for and complete local permits as specified by the contract. Identify and work with local utility companies for all scopes of work. Perform the applicable One-Call and acquire appropriate ticket numbers and maintain the One-Call log. Work with land owners and monitor borrow and waste agreement and any other lease agreements (i.e. water, land) necessary for the project.

• Responsible for accuracy of all Foreman and Subcontractor daily reports including work codes, labor hours, equipment hours and production reporting.

• Analyze and interpret field information by frequent interactions with the field in all scopes of work being performed.

• Conduct project kick-off and close out activities according to Primoris procedures (kick-off and close out meetings for Estimating, final inventory, disconnect utilities, etc.).

• Understand and assists with all contractual and subcontract closeout activities (job book, as-builts, etc.).

• Initiate RFIs for questions or issues that arise during construction activities. Follow the written RFI process, populate the correct fields, and attach required documentation. Notify the Project Engineer of all RFIs for review and processing.

• Review and research products or materials to be used, to gather information and documentation required for submittal to the client for approval. Initiate a submittal using the written submittal process and populate the correct fields. Notify the Project Engineer of the submittal for review and processing.

• Assist Project Engineer, as directed, in preparing submittals for Client approval.

• Assist in document control, as needed, for field drawings by working with the Site Manager, Project Engineer, and Trade Superintendent to perform audits on field drawings to confirm the latest revisions are being used. Mark any drawings found which are not to the correct revision and provide and distribute new drawings immediately.

• Work Plan preparation by doing takeoffs, preparing Material Request Forms. Coordinates with the Trade Superintendents to do the assigned pre-construction checks.

• Monitor purchased consumables found on site or stored in the warehouse, to assure they are approved per the submittal process.

• Assist Trade Superintendent with establishing and maintaining crew and equipment matrixes, comparing information back to established Work Plans and updating Operations Analysis as needed

• Accounting (math and record-keeping).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Outlook, Visio, Primavera).

• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening).

• Effective motivational and supervisory skills.

• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.

• FE/FC are expected to re-locate to the project site for the duration of each construction project they are assigned to (project duration averages 6-18 months).

• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).

Company Overview:

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability

• 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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