Joshua Yoakum
Loudon
Summary
Dynamic Project Engineer with a proven track record at Southern Building Group, adept at managing multifamily construction projects exceeding $200 million. Skilled in resource allocation and effective communication, I consistently deliver projects on time while ensuring compliance with safety standards and maximizing cost efficiency. Committed to quality and excellence in every endeavor.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Southern Building Group
Murfreesboro
10.2024 - 02.2025
- 200+ million-dollar multifamily build. (The Manning in Nashville)
- Coordinated project schedules and timelines with team members and stakeholders.
- Managed project documentation using industry-standard software tools.
- Reviewed design plans for accuracy and feasibility, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Communicated updates to clients regarding project progress and changes.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and safety protocols.
- Conducted site visits to monitor construction activities and adherence to safety standards.
- Prepared reports detailing milestones and deliverables for management review.
- Identified cost-saving measures while maintaining safety and quality standards throughout project lifecycle.
- Handled FPOs, DCOs, and everything dealing with suppliers and supply chain management.
- Led weekly team meetings and monitored progression throughout the projects.
Project Engineer
Price Development Group
Nashville
04.2023 - 01.2024
- - 110 million dollar multi-family ground up build.
- - Three five-story buildings with 386 units total.
- - Seven-story parking garage.
- - At Price Development I was in charge of scheduling subcontractors for the best and most efficient way to keep the job running smoothly.
- - I kept track of materials as well as scheduling drop off and pick up of such materials
- - Evaluating change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- - Direct change orders (DCO's), Future Purchasing Orders (FPO's), Submittals in ProCore, and Request for Information on drawings, specifications, and other project conditions.
- - Scheduled city inspections, lane closure permits, and power startups with the city of Nashville.
- - Lead weekly subcontractor meetings and monthly owners and partners meetings to update them on project status.
- - Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
Assistant Project Superintendent
Capstone Real Estate Investments
Murfreesboro
03.2022 - 04.2023
- - 20 million dollar multi-family renovation.
- - Fifteen three-story buildings.
- - Clubhouse renovation.
- - At Capstone Real Estate Investments I was in charge of keeping subcontractors on task and overseeing all drawing plans to make sure they were being correctly built.
- - Analyzed and evaluated construction bids to select the most cost-effective subcontractors.
- - Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- - Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- - Conducted pre-installation meetings with subcontractors and manufacturer's representatives.
- - Scheduled all city and utility inspections.
- - Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
- - Monitored construction site for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to OSHA standards.
Education
Construction Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Aerospace
Middle Tennessee State University
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Office 365, Blue Beam, ProCore, Revu, and OSHA Certified
- Project management
- Scheduling coordination
- Site safety compliance
- Quality control
- Resource allocation
- Change order management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Document control
- Progress documentation
- Site supervision
- OSHA 10 hour certification
- Project regulations
- Project scope and requirements
- Subcontractor oversight
- Material logistics
Timeline
Project Engineer
Southern Building Group
10.2024 - 02.2025
Project Engineer
Price Development Group
04.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Project Superintendent
Capstone Real Estate Investments
03.2022 - 04.2023
Construction Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Aerospace
Middle Tennessee State University