Development Project Engineer (Technical)

About CIM Group

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 1,000+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

Job Summary

The Project Engineer-EPC & Development will assist the Construction Manager and Senior Development Staff with day-to-day tasks in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), which may include but is not limited to: tracking and monitoring progress; managing submittals, RFIs, schedules, contractors, vendors, permit coordination, construction & contract documentation, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project staff to create a strategic action plan required to complete the project.
• Facilitates and contributes to the development of project plans and designs.
• Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors and contractors.
• Supervises progress of development project and prepares weekly and monthly status reports for senior staff and off-takers.
• Compares and tracks the actual cost of development project to budget.
• Assist in management and oversight of consultants and contractors.
• Assist in management of QA/QC process, commissioning, inspections, signoffs, punchlists, and closeout documents.
• Assist in management of energy regulatory approvals (CUP, CAISO, FERC, NERC, CEC, EIA, etc.).
• Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in related engineering discipline or construction management required.
• Prior experience in utility scale solar with an EPC or IPP.
• 3-5 years prior experience in utility scale solar EPC.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Sharepoint or other document control software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Project Management software including but not limited to BlueBeam, Microsoft Project.