Project Engineer - Minneapolis, United States - Nexus Solutions, LLC

Description

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

Responsibilities
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 including OSHA standards 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 the 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

Required Qualifications
Associates or Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field, or equivalent trade or field experience
2-5 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 empathy 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

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