Project Engineer - Heavy Highway / Civil (Memphis, TN)

BELL Construction is hiring for a Project Engineer to join our Heavy Highway / Civil team in Memphis, 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 processes.
• Estimates CORs and assists in bidding, assembling an estimate, and subcontractor coordination.
• 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 and tracks schedules to learn project flow.
• 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.
• Takes the lead role in the project closeout documentation.
• Tracks quantities for Self-Performed Work (SPW) productivity for monthly cost reports.
• Assists in running and completing meeting agendas.
• Completes contingency and allowance logs, etc.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

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Knowledge & Skills

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