What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Building (Nashville, TN) position at Bell & Associates LLC?
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.