Project Engineer - Building (Nashville, TN)

Job Summary

BELL Construction is hiring for a Project Engineer to join their team in the Nashville, TN area. The Project Engineer (PE) supports the Project Manager (PM) and Project Superintendent to facilitate a well-managed project. The PE works successfully with and responds promptly to requests from the PM to achieve goals and assists with the overall management and administration of projects, including pre-construction services, subcontractor management, RFI’s, and the submittal process.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops an understanding of construction safety practices and has the ability to stop work if unsafe conditions exist.
• Has a good grasp of construction terminology and a solid understanding of construction.
• Estimates CORs and assists in bidding, assembling an estimate, and subcontractor job walks.
• Understands all costs associated with a change request and aids the PM with change requests, Owner & Subcontractor change orders, and other items as needed.
• Reviews schedules to learn project flow.
• Sets up jobsite trailer where appropriate, coordinates utility & Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) approvals to start work and assists in developing ITBs.
• Ensures documentation and compliance by maintaining drawing revision logs, requesting pricing for changes in work, and evaluating/preparing/distributing RFIs.
• Reviews & processes submittals accurately and identifies key items of coordination for PM & Superintendent to review.
• Assists Superintendent in subcontract management by distributing drawings to subs and working on the submittal schedule and procurement process.
• Completes important individual trade punchlist (PL) as work progresses and administers the PL process.
• Takes the lead role in the project closeout documentation.
• Measures/reports Self-Performed Work (SPW) productivity.
• Assists in running and completing meeting agendas.
• Assists in completing contingency and allowance logs, etc.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Minimum required – Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Two (2) years Construction-related experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Previous experience using Viewpoint & Bluebeam preferred.