Value Engineering Risk Specialist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Nashville is seeking a Value Engineer & Project Risk Management Specialist to lead workshops and support project delivery. The role requires strong collaboration skills, technical editing, and involvement in all project phases. Ideal candidates will have a related degree and experience in engineering. This position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering or related fields.
• Strong technical editing competency.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead VE workshops and risk management workshops.
• Engage in value engineering and risk analysis workshops.
• Support marketing and business development opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for a Value Engineer & Project Risk Management Specialist. This position will support in leading select VE workshops, cost and schedule risk management workshops or other related assignments in Tennessee. This role will work with other Business Groups, Market Sectors and Business Classes in supporting their client's project needs. The ability to work in a highly collaborative environment is a must. Involvement in all phases of project development is expected. This position requires travel to support select project pursuits and delivery within Tennessee.

In the role of Value Engineering/Risk Specialist, we will count on you to:

• Work with the various VE and Risk Leads in workshop preparation and coordination, collection, and generation of information during the workshops
• Provide technical editing support of workshop deliverables, including reports and presentations
• Engage and participate in client-attended value engineering and risk analysis workshops
• Work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, cost estimators, and stakeholders, because of the diverse nature of our projects
• Speak and understand design-related aspects across multiple technical disciplines and provide coordination among disciplines
• Support the group’s marketing, proposal and business development opportunities
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering registration(PE)
• Certified Value Specialist (CVS) or Value Methodology Associate (VMA) with a minimum of 5 years participating (VE Team Member, VE Assistant or VE Facilitator) on VE workshops for major infrastructure projects
• Maintained client relationships with public agencies or other private entities and have a track record of success in this arena.
• Ability to obtain Certified Value Specialist (CVS) or Value Methodology Associate (VMA) certification through SAVE International.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering or related fields, and a minimum of two years of experience working in one of these fields
• Strong technical editing competency, ability to generate technical content from workshop discussions and project documents
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Expert communication skills including extemporaneous speaking, presentations and creative writing
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to complete a task
• Able to manage, prioritize and track multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must possess a driver's license and U.S. passport, or the ability to acquire one

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

Industry

: Highway + Road

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Aug 29, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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