Project Engineer - Michigan

CoVolt Power; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Michigan is seeking an on-site Project Coordinator to assist the Project Manager on solar energy projects from notice to proceed through acceptance by client.

You will collaborate with Estimating during pre-bid/buyout, help plan and coordinate execution, manage schedules, budgets, and safety and quality controls on site. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and OSHA SWPPP credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/CE/EE or related field required.
• OSHA 10 hour certification and SWPPP training preferred.
• Knowledge of project management basics and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
• Coordinate with Estimating during pre-bid/buyout to support field needs.
• Plan, lead and coordinate activities for project execution.
• Participate in conceptual development and scheduling.
• Support administration to ensure design, budget and schedule alignment.
• Handle contract administration, scheduling, reports, budgets and risk/safety controls.

Skills

Project management basics

Time management

Communication

Reading IFC drawings

MS Office

Team coordination

Education

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

OSHA 10 Hour Minimum

SWPPP Training

Tools

Viewpoint

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Department: Operations
Works closely with: Construction Manager, Superintendents, Owners, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, Sub-Contractors
Location: Michigan - 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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