Multifamily-Project Engineer - Las Vegas

D.R. Horton•Henderson, NV

8h•Onsite

About The Position

DHI Communities, a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc., is seeking a Multifamily-Project Engineer for its Construction Department in Las Vegas. The role involves assisting Project Managers and Superintendents in coordinating project activities to meet cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards. D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S., founded in 1978, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company focuses on constructing and selling high-quality homes for the entry-level and first-time move-up markets, and also provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
One (1) to Three (3) years related experience and/or training, one year of construction experience is required
Working under the direction of the Project Manager and Superintendent, pursue appropriate tasks in order to develop necessary skills and knowledge of construction on path to becoming a Superintendent or Project Manager
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop
Must have good working knowledge of construction management theory, practice and have a good knowledge of construction business software, including scheduling, estimating, spreadsheets and work processing
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Ability to work overtime
Ability to travel overnight

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in construction or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Work to obtain all necessary permits as requested.
Ensure contracts, insurance, and bonds are current and received before subcontractor performs any work on site. Follow up and escalate any issues as necessary.
Prepare and assist with all project meeting agendas and associated attachments, including pre-installation meetings.
Produce and maintain all meeting minutes for publishing to project team.
Distribute all short interval and overall project schedules. Ensure subcontractors have current scopes of work. Assist Project Manager in the development of the overall project schedule.
Review drawings and specifications in order to identify long lead times and critical path items for project.
Draft, submit, track, and distribute all RFIs to team members as appropriate.
Pursue and monitor submittals and track deliveries of materials. Verify all submittal conformity to plans & specifications.
Collect Superintendent and subcontractor’s daily reports including weekly project pictures and safety documentation. Review project documentation and inform Project Manager of incomplete items or deficiencies.
Review and code budget line Items, change orders, and invoices. Check for accuracy and compare to cost to complete forecast.
Distribute all punch-lists and the follow-up as necessary to ensure timely completion of punch-list work.
Demonstrate effective communication and relationship building. Keep field team members and Superintendent informed and active in all decision-making.
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.