Project Engineer - TEXAS

CoVolt Power; Mexia (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power seeks a hands-on Project Coordinator/Manager for Texas-based solar projects. The role operates 100% on site, reporting to the Operations department.

You will assist the Project Manager from notice to proceed through client acceptance, coordinate with Estimating during pre-bid, and plan execution while maintaining budget and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in construction management or related field.
• Knowledge of IFC drawings and job specs for civil/electrical work.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and cost-tracking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager on solar energy projects from notice to proceed through final acceptance by client.
• Works with Estimating during pre-bid/buyout to address field needs.
• Solve problems through face-to-face communication and issue resolution.
• Plan, lead, and coordinate all activities for project execution as a personal business.
• Participate in conceptual development/estimating and aid in organization, scheduling, and implementation.
• Support project administration to ensure construction meets design, budget, and schedule.
• Contract administration, schedule management, preparation of spreadsheets & reports, budget & cost reports, risk management, safety, and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

Reading IFC drawings

Critical thinking

Self-motivated

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil or 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: Texas - 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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