Solar Project Engineer

Solar Project Engineer

Moss 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, solar EPC, 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, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation's top 65 general contractors, and the 3rd ranked solar EPC nationwide. 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.

Moss' Solar Project Engineers work in concert with the Project Manager and project team to drive and coordinate the various processes of building utility scale solar projects. They assist Project Managers with the planning and daily execution of the construction project. They are responsible for tracking all submittals and delivery of materials and the coordination of the contract documents to avoid potential conflict.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates in pre-construction activities by establishing document control procedures, performing quantity takeoffs, conducting site investigation, participating in value engineering, participating in constructability review, initiating Prolog setup, monitoring pre-construction schedules, assisting with subcontractor & vendor solicitation, assisting with development of QC plan, assisting with scope of work and bid package development, documenting pre-construction meetings, initiating permit process, assisting with budget presentations, coordinating construction of mock ups, and reviewing condo risk mitigation
• Coordinates project start-up by reviewing owner contract, assisting with development of startup checklist and site utilization plan, coordinating mobilization, assisting with subcontractor & vendor selection, identifying critical issues & milestones, finalizing Prolog set up, participating in development of construction schedule, and participating in subcontractor project orientation
• Expedites materials by developing submittal log, establishing fabrication & delivery schedule, confirming delivery of materials, conducting submittal/SD review process, reviewing coordination drawings, monitoring materials stored off site, coordinating owner furnished materials, and verifying fabrication status
• Coordinates construction activities by strategizing with Superintendent, conducting subcontractor pre-construction meetings, maintaining activity tracking logs, participating in schedule updates, conducting quality control inspections, verifying field installations, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and policies, coordinating storage of delivered materials, participating in daily superintendent meetings, participating in jobsite meetings, maintaining material expediting log, participating in project team visits, coordinating activities with user groups, and assisting with agency inspections
• Facilitates project administration by expediting subcontractor and vendor agreements, assisting with subcontractor and vendor insurance and bond agreements, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, assisting with managing check-hold list, maintaining jobsite files, processing progress photos, assisting with preparation of project status reports, coordinating activities with project staff, maintaining Prolog, generating correspondence, administering RFI process, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Tracks project costs by processing subcontractor and vendor pay requests, assisting with tracking owner payments, tracking subcontractor back charges, and updating labor cost reports
• Manages change order process by creating change requests, reviewing scope changes, determining schedule impacts, issuing owner notification, expediting subcontractor and vendor pricing, preparing cost proposal, and negotiating proposal costs
• Manages project closeout by preparing closeout log, participating in punch list process, coordinating and documenting owner training, commissioning building systems, preparing O & M manuals and warranties, compiling As-Built Drawings, coordinating transfer of attic stock, completing subcontractor and vendor closeout, and demobilizing site
• Participates in personal career development by participating in professional organizations, participating in training programs, maintaining certifications and licenses, participating in mentoring programs, participating in seminars and conferences, participating in continuing education programs, participating in performance evaluation process, and monitoring action plan
• Promotes company by participating in community organizations, participating in Task Teams, participating in college recruiting, participating in company activities, participating in industry related organizations, participating in client presentations, participating in recognition programs, participating in training program development, supporting mentoring programs, participating in general recruiting, practicing core values and celebrating successes
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline
• 6 months to one-year internship 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 Location: Newport, AR - Multi-State, Requires High Travel

Classification: Full-Time Salary Exempt

Reporting To: Solar Project Manager

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.