Project Engineer - Illinois

CoVolt Power; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking an Operations Project Coordinator for a 100% project site-based role in Illinois. You will assist the Project Manager from notice to proceed through final acceptance, coordinating with construction managers, superintendents, owners, estimators, and engineers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/EE and OSHA 10 Hour (SWPPP training is a plus). Strong mathematical, IFC reading, and communication skills are essential to drive on-site execution safely and on

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of project management across all phases.
• Basic knowledge of safety regulations in construction.
• Excellent mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and apply IFC drawings and project specs for civil/electrical work.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with fast, independent learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager from notice to proceed through final client acceptance.
• Coordinate with Estimating during pre-bid and buyout to support field needs.
• Resolve issues through effective face-to-face communication.
• Plan and coordinate activities for successful project execution.
• Support conceptual development, scheduling, and implementation of projects.
• Assist administration to ensure design, budget, and schedule alignment.
• Handle contract administration, scheduling, cost reporting, risk and safety management, and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Safety knowledge

Math skills

Read IFC drawings

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Viewpoint / MS Project / MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management / civil engineering / electrical engineering

Tools

Viewpoint

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Department: Operations

Works closely with: Construction Manager, Superintendents, Owners, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, Sub-Contractors

Location: Illinois 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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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.