Multifamily-Field Engineer - Nashville

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It engages in the construction and sale of high‑quality homes designed principally for the entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets, and also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc., and is currently seeking a Multifamily‑Field Engineer. The right candidate will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent(s) in managing subcontractors and suppliers on a project site in accordance with D.R. Horton’s corporate policies and DHI Communities’ policies and procedures, while displaying professional attributes that enhance the image of both organizations.

Responsibilities

• Review the project’s construction documents, looking for possible future problems and conflicts.
• Update and monitor all construction documents with changes and addenda.
• Walk the site looking for usage practices, unauthorized personnel, product deficiencies or improper construction methods and report all identified unsafe work practices to supervisor.
• Inspect all foundations prior to concrete placement, verifying dimensions, cleaning beam bottoms, checking cable chairs, verifying proper cable clearance and coverage, etc.
• Ensure that all subcontractors accurately complete and submit their daily reports and weekly safety meeting minutes.
• Record work progress on daily reports by issuing subcontractor’s reports and observations.
• Develop, organize and track office documents as directed by Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Help create, distribute and manage punch list to all rough trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, phone, TV, fire and framing).
• Check all rough trade’s work prior to inspection by City Officials.
• Check all material deliveries, ensuring quality and count. Maintain delivery log.
• Check all trusses for broken members and proper bracing. Order any truss repairs from manufacturer prior to inspection by structural engineer.
• Walk truss