Multifamily-Project Engineer - Salt Lake City

was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.

DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc.

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily-Project Engineer in our Construction Department. The right candidate will be responsible for assisting Project Managers and Superintendents in coordinating the activities of projects to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in construction or related field preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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