Junior Construction Engineer: Start Your Project Career

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company seeks an Entry-Level Engineer to support construction projects under a Project Manager or Superintendent. Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, architects, and subcontractors, and aiding in cost tracking and change orders.

Qualifications include a BS in engineering or construction management, familiarity with design documents, and proficiency in MS Project, Suretrak, or Primavera. On-site role with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, building and environmental codes.
• General knowledge of construction processes, practices, and sites.
• Proficiency with scheduling software (MS Project, Suretrak, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in managing estimating, bidding, and tracking project costs.
• Resolve design issues and field questions to keep work on schedule.
• Review drawings, submittals, and change orders for compliance.
• Support project managers and superintendents to maintain quality and safety on site.
• Assist in documenting project phases, schedules, and costs.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Construction processes knowledge

Scheduling software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Suretrak

Primavera

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company seeks an Entry-Level Engineer to support construction projects under a Project Manager or Superintendent. Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, architects, and subcontractors, and aiding in cost tracking and change orders.

Qualifications include a BS in engineering or construction management, familiarity with design documents, and proficiency in MS Project, Suretrak, or Primavera. On-site role with emphasis on safety and quality.