Project Engineer - Indiana

CoVolt Power; Hillsdale (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for 100% project-site based work in Indiana on solar energy projects. You will support the Project Manager from notice to proceed through client acceptance, collaborating with Estimating on pre-bid needs and coordinating field execution to meet budgets and schedules.

Strong communication, budgeting, and safety focus are essential. You will read IFC drawings, manage time, and drive project tasks to successful completion, with a hands-on role in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• OSHA 10 Hour Minimum, SWPPP Training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager on solar energy projects from notice to proceed through client acceptance.
• Coordinate with Estimating during pre-bid and buyout to meet field needs.
• Resolve issues through face-to-face communication.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate project execution as if personal business.
• Assist in conceptual development/estimating and project scheduling/implementation.
• Support project administration to ensure design, budget, and schedule alignment.
• Contract administration, schedule management, reporting, budget/cost tracking, financial analysis, non-conformance investigations, risk management, safety and quality control.

Skills

Project Management

Reading IFC Drawings

Math/Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Self-motivation

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Independent Learning

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related area

Tools

Viewpoint

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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

Location: Indiana - 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.

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