Electrical Project Engineer

K2 Electric, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Electric, Inc. is seeking a responsible candidate to manage project logistics and assist the field team in project implementation. You will play a crucial role in job start, completion, and closeout processes, collaborating closely with the project manager.

The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a background in commercial electrical work or a related degree. This role requires office work along with site visits in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Commercial electrical field experience combined with a year of field/project engineering experience or a relevant degree.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage project logistics and assist field team with project implementation.
• Organize project plan files and track submittals.
• Prompt Foremen to submit as-built drawings and track punch lists.

Skills

Intermediate PC literacy

Proficient in reading prints/designs

Work well under deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving and analysis skills

Strong service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

1 year of field/project engineering experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

construction software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Manage project logistics and assist field team with project implementation. Assist Project Manager with job start, job completion, and job closeout.

HIGH PAYOFF ACTIVITES

Assist Project Manager with Job Start

• Organize Project Plan Files, i.e., combine individual sheets into one file.
• Cross reference all trade sheets for power requirements.
• Write RFIs, paste RFI responses on active sheets in PlanGrid, notify project team of RFI updates.
• Price standard change orders, Log potential change orders and update as needed copy PA
• Schedule and conduct pre-construction coordination meetings, document action plans.
• Order / track submittals weekly Upon Project Manager Approval.
• Complete Job Schedule Analysis, Create critical delivery milestone log and post for whiteboard.
• Assist with identifying Change Order scope and the most profitable approach. Ensure all change orders are captured, notify contractor of cost impacts.
• Track Submittals to purchase order release.
• Request and file other trade submittals.
• Keep up to date files within PlanGrid and server folders.
• Complete Site Visits for Ongoing Projects Based on Job Length, i.e., one site visit monthly.
• Track Gear and Fixture and Specialty commodity Orders weekly, send to foreman.

Assist Project Manager with Job Closeout

• Prompt Foremen to submit As-Built Drawings 30 Days Prior to Job completion.
• Track punch list.
• Track/procure attic stock.
• Participate in Recap Meetings: Review Cost to Complete Analysis, i.e., job phase deadlines met.

OTHER TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Intermediate PC literacy, including experience in MS Word/Excel and construction software
• Proficient in reading and understanding prints/designs
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills
• Strong service orientation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Commercial electrical field experience combined with (1) year of field/project engineering experience OR a bachelor’s degree in construction management with (2) years of field/project engineering experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to sit or stand at a desk for long hours when working in the office
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity equipment
• Ability to lift 20 pounds as needed in routine activities associated with position
• Ability to wear PPE when working/visiting a project location
• Ability to work in extreme heat when working/visiting a project location
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain when working/visiting a project location