Mechanical Engineering Project Manager Jobs in Colorado

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Summary: 

The Engineering Project Manager – Engineering Delivery coordinates engineering efforts with the RES engineering team and/or third-party engineering that provides designs of utility scale wind/solar/BESS power plants and associated transmission/distribution systems

Requirements:   

• Identifies scope, develops schedules, and coordinates the engineering and design activities for:
  • Early-stage development projects.
  • Major bid/Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities.
  • Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) construction projects.
• Establishes, communicates, and manages project engineering budget, schedule and scope expectations.
• Creates and maintains Request for Information (RFI) register with the document control system (Procore).
• Performs review of designs provided by Engineer of Record for compliance to technical specifications/requirements/scope of work.
• Identifies and scopes an engineering peer review of Engineer of Record design(s) with the RES engineering team (EPC and Balance of Plant (BOP)/bid-build).
• Seeks continuous improvement opportunities for value engineering and efficiencies in design.
• Identifies and quantifies potential risks, contract clarifications, and exclusions.
• Facilitates handovers to project teams when projects are won or transition to late-stage development Design engineering/construction phase.
• Coordinates and hosts engineering kick off meetings (client and internal).
• Identifies and coordinates with outside engineers for services on projects.
• Works with Assistant Engineering Project Managers (AEPMs) on assigned projects (EPC, bid-build, development, major bids) to build their skillsets and abilities including:
  • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch AEPMs responsibilities.
  • Provides guidance to AEPMs to build confidence and allow AEPMs to learn through project management activities.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Coordinates and host engineering kick off meetings (client and internal).
• Assists Project Manager in establishing Job codes / Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Project creation wizard (create folder structure and work order) for design/construction phase.
• Assists construction project coordinator to set-up document control system (Procore).
• Manages technical documentation, drawings, specifications, submittals, and transmittals within the document control system (Procore).
• Maintains upkeep of design change log for periodic distribution to the Project Manager.
• Sets up and coordinates technical design review meetings.
• Sets up and coordinates Safety Thru Design review meetings.
• Schedules and supports organizing site visits for Engineering.
• Assists Procurement with coordination of product and shop drawings submittals to the Engineer of Record for approval and client acceptance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction management, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering required.
• Master's degree in Project Management preferred.
• 5 or more cumulative years of engineering experience with relevant wind/solar experience required.
• Ability to travel 5 to 15% required.
• Advanced knowledge in:
• Wind/Solar/BESS Power Plant Design
• Wind/Solar/BESS Power Plant Performance Analysis
• Substation/Transmission and Distribution System Design and Operation
• Communication, internally and externally
• General Civil, Structural, Electrical, SCADA, and Mechanical Design
• General Design for Constructability
• Familiarity with Industry Standards
• Personnel Management
• Client Management
• Organization
• MS Office (Project; Excel including charts, graphs, bars, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, COUNTIF, SUMIF, filtering information, VBA and Macros, statistical modeling, forecasting and prediction, advanced formulas; PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Intermediate level of knowledge in:
• Project Scheduling Tools
• Fundamental understanding of AutoCAD
• Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, attention to detail, communication, collaboration, and customer focus.

Anticipated base salary range:  $121,000 - $151,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required. 

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, wet climates, and hazards in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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