Solar Project Engineer in , United States
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Job Title: Solar Project Engineer
Job Description
Independently manage solar construction projects of varying sizes and complexities from pre-construction to project closeout, ensuring all processes and procedures are followed to meet or exceed planned profits.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all financial aspects of projects.
Engage with clients and subcontractors, addressing concerns and resolving issues effectively.
Provide conceptual information to illustrate ideas and concepts.
Facilitate and lead productive and effective meetings.
Prepare project baseline schedules and update them throughout the project lifecycle, using actual data versus baseline to substantiate delays and impacts.
Track and manage project financial budgets versus actuals, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
Monitor field productivity, comparing estimates to actuals, and adjust to protect labor budget and project profit.
Own project safety, conducting weekly audits and leading incident investigations and reporting to contribute positively to the company safety culture.
Identify project impacts and delays, provide timely notifications as per contract documents, and prepare detailed documentation for claim submissions.
Solve problems by understanding the root cause, developing solutions, and ensuring implementation.
Comprehend complex project concepts and manage them for success.
Travel overnight 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest.
Essential Skills
Experience in project management and construction management.
Proven experience in managing solar construction projects from pre-construction to project closeout.
Proficiency in project scheduling, financial reporting, budget management, and project communication plans.
Familiarity with BIM tools and other project-related processes.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or 2 years of project engineering experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with design, RFI, change orders, and project engineering.
Work Environment
The role involves both office and field work, requiring overnight travel 3-4 days per week throughout the Midwest.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.
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