Power Plant Construction Project Engineer

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Support large-scale construction projects by ensuring compliance with engineering standards and performance metrics, while managing costs and schedules.

JOB-2311
On-site: Wheatfield, IN
Duration: 12 months contract-to-hire

Qualifications:
• Construction Management Degree (B.S) or similar (Engineering) preferred3-5+ 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
• General Contracting experience preferred with previous role
• Experience with multiple disciplines and knowledge related to civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
• Ability to interpret, understand and execute assigned duties utilizing technical specifications and design drawings
• Communicates in clear and professional manner both verbally and in writing with job team and owners
• 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 work with mathematical concepts
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are requisite
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high-quality manner
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to be a problem solver
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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 monitoring contract performance to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled and key contract milestones are met
• Analyze and understand plans, specifications, and quality requirements
• Support on-site construction management team for field execution
• Inspects construction site to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction/safety standards
• Supervise and coordinates submittal process and working drawings requirements
• Prepare or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, environmental impact studies, and designs for the project as necessary
• Provide contract interpretation and clarification
• Maintain and update project schedules by updating monthly schedules with the assistance of the construction manager or project scheduler
• Understand cost and productivity data
• 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; handles multiple tasks
• Manage time and organizes office and filing system efficiently; organizes and maintains accurate project correspondence files
• Prepare quality control procedures (work controlling documents) and review other department procedures for compliance and/or correctness
• Prepare, issue, and implement quality control (assurance) in compliance with owner contract and company requirements
• Perform activities such as audits, preparation of quality problems, etc.
• Act as liaison with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders on quality related matters as required
• Ensure adequate corrective measures are implemented in case on noncompliance
• 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.)

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $36 - $71 per hour.
MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.

MWResource, Inc and our Canadian subsidiary MWResource Consulting,Inc. provide our customers with the experienced resources they need to assist and mentor their staff in designing, implementing, and maintaining successful critical energy infrastructure systems. Our company offers a pool of experienced energy industry experts who have worked with data acquisition, plant and grid control, energy markets, settlements and IT technologies used by power generation companies, power cooperatives, municipal utilities, investor owned utilities, major energy markets, and major system vendors.Some of the major systems areas where we have expertise are: CIP/control center systems especially SCADA, Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Distribution Management Systems (DMS) RTU communications and substation systems Power Plant Control Systems ISO/RTO market systems ISO/RTO settlement and web systems Market participant interfaces Utility Information Technology

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