Project Engineer - Arkansas

Signal Energy LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power seeks an on-site Project Coordinator for solar energy projects based in Arkansas. You will support the Project Manager from notice to proceed through client acceptance, coordinating with estimating and field staff to ensure success.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management, with emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/EE or related field.
• OSHA 10 Hour Minimum, SWPPP Training.
• Basic knowledge of project management phases and safety regulations.
• Ability to read IFC drawings and job specs for civil and electrical work.
• Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager on solar energy projects from notice to proceed through client acceptance.
• Coordinate with Estimating during pre-bid and buyout to address field needs.
• Solve problems and resolve issues through direct communication.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate activities for project execution as a personal business.
• Aid in conceptual development, estimating, scheduling, and organization.
• Support project administration to ensure design, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Project management basics

IFC drawings

Time management

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree (CM/CE/EE)

Tools

Viewpoint

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Works closely with

Construction Manager, Superintendents, Owners, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, Sub-Contractors

Location:

Lake Village, Arkansas - 100% Project Site based role

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.
• Help plan, lead, and coordinate all activities associated with the overall execution of a project as if it is a personal business.
• 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.
• Ability 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

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