Traveling Project Engineer: Field-to-Office Leader

Helix Electric; Lithia Springs (GA, IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric seeks a Traveling Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager on electrical construction projects, acting as the liaison between field and office. The PE defines project objectives, plans work, and manages execution within schedule and budget.

The candidate should have 3+ years in heavy commercial electrical construction, strong knowledge of scheduling and change orders, and the ability to develop teams and win profitable projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a project engineer in heavy commercial/private electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electric power engineering.
• Field experience coordinating with construction management teams.
• Extensive knowledge of scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and contracts.
• Proven ability to build relationships and win projects.
• Demonstrated focus on delivering profitable portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide close support to senior project management and drive project objectives.
• Develop and support project teams to deliver quality output on time and on budget.
• Plan, schedule, procure, and manage contractual requirements and resources.
• Improve systems and processes to meet customer needs and profitability goals.
• Mentor and develop team members while ensuring schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with Site Supervisors to align installation methods and labor forecasts.
• Maintain oversight of monthly invoicing per project terms and change orders.
• Communicate challenges, risks and successes proactively to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Electrical construction

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Job description

Helix Electric seeks a Traveling Project Engineer to assist the Project Manager on electrical construction projects, acting as the liaison between field and office. The PE defines project objectives, plans work, and manages execution within schedule and budget.

The candidate should have 3+ years in heavy commercial electrical construction, strong knowledge of scheduling and change orders, and the ability to develop teams and win profitable projects.