Project Engineer - Illinois

CoVolt Power; Tamaroa (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power seeks a Project/Construction Manager for a 100% site-based role in Illinois to support solar energy projects from pre-bid to client acceptance. You will coordinate with Estimating, Superintendents, and Engineers to ensure field needs are met and work adheres to safety, budget, and schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and OSHA 10 Hour Minimum with SWPPP training; proficiency in Viewpoint, MS Project, and MS Office is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• OSHA 10 Hour Minimum and SWPPP Training.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager on solar energy projects from notice to proceed through client acceptance.
• Coordinate pre-bid and buyout with Estimating to address field needs.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate all activities for project execution.
• Aid in conceptual development/estimating and in scheduling/implementation.
• Handle contract administration, schedule management, budgeting, reports, and risk control.

Skills

PM basics

IFC drawings

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Detail focus

Independent learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil eng, electrical eng, or related

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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