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Project Engineer - Building (Nashville, TN)

@ BELL Construction
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Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:coordinating subs, reviewing schedules, managing documentation
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Engineering; 2 years construction experience preferred; proficient in MS Office; Viewpoint/Bluebeam preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office, Viewpoint, Bluebeam
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Job Description

 

Job Summary

BELL Construction is looking to hire a Project Engineer for construction projects based in Nashville, TN.  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.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, martial status, veteran status, or disability status.  All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.