Solar Electrical Project Engineer

Company: Moss & Associates
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionCOMPANY OVERVIEWMoss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management at-risk, design-build and public-private partnerships. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, primary and higher education, justice, and solar energy. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACTMoss is a family-owned construction company with revenues exceeding $1.5B per year and growing. Our solar division provides turnkey, self-perform EPC services to premiere utilities and developers in the US. With offices in Florida, Texas, and Hawaii we are able to provide those services coast to coast. Moss needs you to continue to build on its reputation as a leader and innovation driver in the utility scale solar industry. Moss' Solar Electrical Project Engineers are responsible for assisting the Electrical Assistant and Electrical Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of large utility scale Solar projects. They assist in supervising all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling. Positive attitude and behavior are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates project start-up by engaging in the following: reviews owner contract, assists with development of startup checklist and site utilization plan, coordinates mobilization, assists with subcontractor & vendor selection, identifies critical issues & milestones, finalizes Prolog set up, participates in development of construction schedule, and participates in subcontractor project orientation.
• Expedites materials by engaging in the following: develops submittal log, establishes fabrication & delivery schedule, confirms delivery of materials, conducts submittal/SD review process, reviews coordination drawings, monitors materials stored off site, coordinates owner furnished materials, and verifies fabrication status.
• Coordinates construction activities by engaging in the following: strategizes with Superintendent, conducts subcontractor pre-construction meetings, maintains activity tracking logs, participates in schedule updates, conducts quality control inspections, verifies field installations, ensures compliance with safety procedures and policies, coordinates storage of delivered materials, participates in daily superintendent meetings, participates in jobsite meetings, maintains material expediting log, participates in project team visits, coordinates activities with user groups, and assists with agency inspections.
• Facilitates project administration by engaging in the following: expedites subcontractor and vendor agreements, assists with subcontractor and vendor insurance and bond agreements, prepares meeting agendas and minutes, assists with managing check-hold list, maintains jobsite files, processes progress photos, assists with preparation of project status reports, coordinates activities with project staff, maintains Prolog, generates correspondence, administers RFI process, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Tracks project costs by engaging in the following: processes subcontractor and vendor pay requests, assists with tracking owner payments, tracks subcontractor back charges, and updates labor cost reports.
• Supports management for change order process by engaging in the following: creates change requests, reviews scope changes, determines schedule impacts, issues owner notification, expedites subcontractor and vendor pricing, prepares cost proposal, and negotiates proposal costs.QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES FOR POSITION
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related discipline.
  • Six months to one-year minimum Solar internship or full-time experience as a project engineer or assistant project engineer in the construction industry.
  • Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members.
  • Basic finance skills are required.Job title: Solar Electrical Project Engineer Job Location: Multi-state - Medium TravelClassification: Full-time - Exempt Reports to: Solar Electrical Superintendent / PMPowered by JazzHRIufgMOCS9e

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