EPC Senior Project Engineer (Southwest)

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for the administration of field office to achieve project profitability and schedule goals.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned  

 

Position Responsibilities and Duties:  

• Able to perform all Project Engineer's responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)   

• Manage multiple or large, complex projects   

• Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)   

• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases   

• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery   

• Keep project on schedule   

• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors   

• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures   

• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management   

• Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy   

• Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors   

• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms   

• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders   

• Direct preconstruction services and activities   

• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages   

• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews   

• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)   

• Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)   

• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict   

• Complete all job close-out procedures   

• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)  

• Complete project with full or enhanced fee   

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:  

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience   

• Field construction management experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)   

• Leadership ability   

• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency   

• Organizational and communication skills   

• Drafting and computer skills   

• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and pr