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Senior Project Engineer / Asst Project Manager

DPR Construction
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Job Description

EIG Electrical Systems, part of DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Asst Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years of commercial construction experience. The role's responsibilities will be on commercial projects within our core markets : advanced technology, commercial, healthcare, higher education and life sciences. They will work closely with all members of the project team. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following :

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Mentor, develop, and train team members for fast-paced growth.
  • Management of other project engineer team members.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participation and application of EIG's environmental health and safety plan to constantly maintain injury-free environments including performing weekly safety audits.
  • Understanding and enforcement of contracts, including between general contractor and the owner.
  • Assist superintendent and project manager in the implementation of EIG policies and the execution of the project.
  • Organizing the duties of other engineers, field office coordinator, project accountant and other assigned project staff. This includes providing direction, prioritization, and performance feedback.
  • Participation in trainings and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
  • Organizing and electronically archiving project files for easy access by the project team.
  • Preparation, monitoring, and updating project schedules. Working with the superintendent to impact the schedule with project constraints.
  • Preparation, maintenance, and implementation of various document control entities such as daily reports, material procurement logs, submittal logs, as-builts, testing and inspection logs, RFI logs, and change order logs.
  • Distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, and other project information to all affected parties.
  • Identifying, assembling, negotiating, and distributing change orders to both the general contractor and owner.
  • Preparing agendas, documents, meeting minutes, and actions for various meetings including owner / architect / contractor meetings, coordination meetings, safety meetings, and staff meetings.
  • Participating in project cost control. This includes maintaining internal records and working with subcontractors to make sure changes are getting paid.
  • Preparing owner billing by assembling EIG costs, receiving and reviewing invoices and organizing the documents in accordance with the general contractor's requirements.
  • Required Skills and Abilities

    We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess :

  • Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to support the projects' current needs.
  • Detailed knowledge of the assigned project scopes with a 100% hands-on approach.
  • A desire to seek out and resolve construction problems / conflicts that arise during design and construction phases.
  • Goal-orientated approach to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues within the project team (including interfacing with designers, engineers, and owners).
  • Excellent listening and strong communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
  • Effective participation in team environment.
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (CMiC, Prolog or similar), scheduling software (Primavera or similar) and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or similar).
  • A strong work ethic, a "can-do" attitude and a passion for construction.
  • Education and Experience

  • 5 years of experience as a project engineer, preferably within EIG's core markets.
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).
  • DPR has been nationally recognized for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose "We Exist to Build Great Things," and four core values : integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, title-less organization that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit

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