Project Engineer

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Job Summary

Reporting to MESI Internal Lead, the primary function of the Project Engineer (Supervisory) is to plan, coordinate, and drive the on-site execution of the Company's internal solar EPC projects — from mobilization to testing, commissioning, and turnover — by managing project manpower, scheduling execution activities, and monitoring materials and resources, to ensure each project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved designs, quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Manpower Management Prepare manpower plans and histograms per project phase (civil, mounting structure, module installation, electrical, and testing & commissioning) Assign, direct, and supervise site foremen, leadmen, subcontractors, and skilled and unskilled workers Monitor daily attendance, productivity, and overtime; prepare and submit timekeeping and accomplishment reports Coordinate with HR and Procurement on manpower requisition, hiring, and subcontractor mobilization Conduct toolbox meetings and enforce compliance with occupational safety and health (OSH) standards, permits, and site rules Evaluate crew and subcontractor performance and recommend corrective action, retraining, or replacement as needed Execution Scheduling Prepare and update the detailed work breakdown structure (WBS) and execution schedule (e.

g., Gantt / critical path) based on the approved project plan Translate the master schedule into weekly and daily work plans for site crews Track actual progress against plan, compute percent completion, and prepare S-curve and progress reports Identify delays, constraints, and schedule risks early; propose and implement recovery plans Coordinate sequencing among civil, mechanical, and electrical works and with the utility / grid connection and inspection schedules Coordinate test, inspection, commissioning, and turnover schedules with the Project Manager, client, and relevant authorities Materials and Resources Monitoring Prepare and monitor the material take-off, bill of materials (BOM), and material requirement schedule against approved drawings Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse on purchase requests, delivery schedules, and receiving and inspection of solar modules, inverters, mounting structures, cables, and BOS components Monitor inventory, material issuance, usage, wastage, and reconciliation against project budget and bill of quantities Monitor deployment and availability of equipment, tools, vehicles, and temporary facilities Track project cost versus budget and flag variances, overruns, and supplier or delivery delays Ensure proper storage, handling, and documentation of materials, including delivery receipts and test certificates Project Management of Internal Solar Projects Review and validate engineering drawings, specifications, and scope of work; raise RFIs and manage approved changes and variation orders Serve as the primary site-level technical and coordination point among the Project Manager, design, procurement, subcontractors, and other stakeholders Implement quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures, inspections, and punch-listing Ensure compliance with applicable codes, permits, and standards (e.

g., Philippine Electrical Code, DOE / ERC requirements, and utility interconnection requirements) Participate in testing and commissioning, and prepare as-built documents and turnover packages Prepare and submit weekly and monthly project status, risk, and issue reports to management Identify and escalate project risks, safety incidents, and cost or schedule issues to the Internal Lead and PPIC "Motolite offers you not just a job, but a career with boundless opportunities"