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Our Project Engineer assists their Project Manager on projects and is the
liaison between the field and the office. In this role, the PE is responsible
for defining the project’s objectives by planning, executing and finalizing
projects according to the schedule while keeping within the budget.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and
most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering
people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated
and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough.
We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that
defines our unique character.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:
* Close support of senior project management team.
* Develop project teams while delivering quality output, meeting customer
expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within
budget.
* Develop and support project management techniques and schedule goals,
procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments, and capacity
planning.
* Evaluate and continually improve the systems and processes used by the
department to effectively meet customer requirements and profitability goals
with an emphasis on strong internal unit tracking methods.
* Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues.
* Ensure schedule requirements are met. Readily adjust priorities and
milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job
requirements.
* Interact with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met
before, during, and after project completion.
* Provide close support and oversight for third-party construction firms and
subcontractors.
* Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial
forecasting.
* Ensure high-quality engineering, studies, and Helix project delivery.
* Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes.
* Oversee monthly invoicing process per project terms and negotiate appropriate
change orders.
* Coordination with Site Superintendent(s) to understand and assess
installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts.
* Close support and oversight on adherence to the Quality Control process.
* Close support to ensure that all downstream team members are meeting
deadlines on assigned tasks.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum 3 years of project engineer experience in heavy commercial/private
electrical construction.
* Understand engineering in electric power.
* Field experience coordinating with construction management.
* Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders and
contracts.
* Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.
* Demonstrated ability to closely support the running of a profitable
portfolio.
* Exceptional initiative, execution, and communication skills, both oral and
written.
* Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.
* Electrical Engineering or Construction Management degrees are strongly
preferred.
* Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus.
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