Project Engineer - National Building Group

Layton Construction; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer to assist Project Managers in ensuring that work installed on projects meets all specifications. The role offers a chance to operate nationally, with clear responsibilities including compliance assurance, project scheduling, and communication with stakeholders. Applicants should have a relevant degree, excellent communication skills, and at least one year of relevant experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with a commercial general contractor or comparable internship experience.
• Willingness to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet a goal.
• Knowledge of OSHA and company safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance by becoming familiar with project plans and specifications.
• Updates project schedules as needed.
• Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Flexibility

Cooperation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Scheduling programs

Job description

Project Engineer - National Building Group

The Project Engineer assists Project Managers to ensure that work installed on the project meets plan and specification requirements.

National scope: This role operates nationally. The posting location may not reflect the assigned project location. If you’re unable to relocate or travel, please consider applying for a position that better aligns with your needs.

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance by becoming intimately familiar with the assigned project plans and specifications. Reviews shop drawing and submittals.
• Reviews plans from the standpoint of value analysis and constructability, ensuring appropriate materials are utilized. Communicates inconsistencies to the architect.
• Recommends labor saving and other cost‑saving methods, saving the company and/or the owner money in actual construction.
• Attends and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings. Distributes meeting minutes to participants.
• Publishes weekly progress reports for assigned projects and follows up for receipt, review, and distribution of information required for project construction.
• Updates project schedules as needed.
• Assists in bidding and in developing scope of work for trade contractors.
• Works with the superintendent to prepare project schedule, including establishing dates for receiving shop drawings and milestones necessary to complete the project on time. Follows up for review and approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc.
• Maintains logs, reflecting the status of shop drawings, requests for clarification, change requests, and proposal requests.
• Advises on proper procedures for concrete pours. Inspects structural reinforcement.
• Coordinates standard slump and compaction testing to verify compliance to specifications.
• Reviews field procedures and final installation of structural elements to ensure compliance of the work.
• Performs work sampling. Observes and analyzes work methods, techniques, and procedures to advise superintendent on improvement of production efficiency.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Reports unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ year of experience with a commercial general contractor, or comparable internship experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills with clear expression in writing and speaking.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Flexibility: Willing to modify plans and behavior when necessary to meet a goal.
• Cooperation: Works well with others. Takes time to help co‑workers, customers and others achieve their goals and assignments.
• The ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Learning Ability: Eager to quickly learn new job‑related information.
• Knowledge of OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Integrity: Maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job‑related activities.
• Problem Solving: Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; interprets a variety of complex instructions.
• Experience with scheduling programs preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt
• Time Away Benefits
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management, Project Management, and Other

Industries

Construction, Building Construction, and Real Estate