Project Engineer

Reports to: Project Manager Location: Southwest Minneapolis metro area

Job Purpose In this position, you support the Project Manager and construction team in streamlining day-to-day activities on the job site and delivering results.

Principle Accountabilities

• Support Project Manager on all construction related tasks for the assigned project
• Serve as a liaison for the client, staff and construction teams as requested
• Participate in or lead Project Meetings with the construction team and client
• Coordinate with outside vendors to order and expedite materials
• Maintain project documentation per Nexus Solutions’ standards
• Help prepare and distribute bid packages to bid participants
• Assist with invoices, budgets and schedule of values
• Enforce safe work practices and company/client safety programs
• Maintain 3-week look-ahead schedule
• Coordinate on-site subcontractors, consultants, and vendors and ensure their completion of work within expected timeframe
• Manage submittal process
• Maintain daily logs and construction progress photos
• Ensure all project work and materials supplied by any vendor fully comply with project plans, specifications, applicable laws, permits, and codes
• Manage work to meet or exceed construction industry practices, processes and standards
• Maintain field office
• Ensure the project site is consistently clean and organized
• Address questions and problems with urgency; collaborate with team Nexus as needed
• Mitigate risk to both Nexus and the client organization
• Apply learnings to improve communications and processes going forward

Education, Skills and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or related field
• 0-3 years’ experience in a construction environment
• Ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently
• An understanding of scheduling risk management
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and highly organized in approach to work
• Able to manage multiple, competing priorities; flexibility to shift focus when needed
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Proven ability to operate with integrity and build lasting trust-based relationships
• Strong computer skills with competency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
• Able to travel to job site and accommodate flexible scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Procore
• Able to translate technical jargon and project related information to meet client needs
• Experience working with K-12 facilities, programs, and priorities

This job description is designed to provide a general summary of job responsibilities and expectations; not all activities and responsibilities that are required are included. Responsibilities and activities may change at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Given we work onsite at school facilities, are you willing to complete a background check and drug & alcohol screening prior to your start date?
• Are you reliably able to commute to construction projects southwest of the Minneapolis metro (Olivia MN area)?

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person