Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Report to the designated base of operation including field assignment at a minimum 5 days per week to support the project (role may include additional support, based on project timeline)
• Support the project based on fluctuating working hours to support execution and project timelines
• Provide oversight and determine contract adherence for performance, cost, scope, schedule, and quality
• Routinely monitor contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
• Support on‑site construction management team for field execution
• Inspect construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
• Prepare or direct preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
• Maintain and update project schedules, updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
• Maintain, verify, and report cost and income quantities for work performed
• Review, approve, and submit progress billings
• Analyze, prepare, and maintain and monitor job costs
• Work with construction management team to control job costs and production budget
• Prepare and audit accurate and timely monthly cost, income, and cash flow projections
• Execute and approve invoices
• Coordinate, price, and assist Lead Project Manager in commercial tasks, such as change orders and claims
• Respond to issues quickly; proactive in problem solving; handle multiple tasks
• Manage time and organize office and filing system efficiently; organize and maintain accurate project correspondence files
• Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
• Prepare and maintain agendas, meeting minutes, and action items logs for weekly project update meetings
• Assist in development and review of executive update presentations
• Assist in review of project schedule and forecast to support project controls
• Assist in drafting RFI and NCR responses
• Assist logistics specialist as needed to support the review and inventory of materials and equipment
• Assist with the Project Manager’s daily activities as needed (communications matrix, procurement activities, project management documents, lessons learned, etc.)

• Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering degree) preferred
• 3‑5+ years of experience in related field; experience with large complex projects that consist of a combination of internal/external and labor/non‑labor cost components
• Experience building combined cycle or simple cycle power plants
• Experience building or managing heavy industrial work
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

$35 - $72 an hour