Solar Project Engineer & Field Execution Lead

Signal Energy LLC; Willow Creek Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power in Illinois is seeking a Project Coordinator to support solar energy projects from notice to proceed through client acceptance. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, and Sub-Contractors to plan, schedule, and execute projects efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, OSHA 10, SWPPP training, and strong math, communication, and software skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

IFC drawings

MS Office

Budget tracking

Team coordination

Education

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

Tools

Viewpoint

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power in Illinois is seeking a Project Coordinator to support solar energy projects from notice to proceed through client acceptance. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, and Sub-Contractors to plan, schedule, and execute projects efficiently.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, OSHA 10, SWPPP training, and strong math, communication, and software skills.