Project Engineer- General Contractor

Crain Construction, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Family culture

Growth to PM/PM roles

Job summary

Crain Construction, Inc. in Nashville is seeking Project Engineers to help keep projects organized and moving. You’ll manage submittals, documents, and details, learning directly from experienced Project Managers and Superintendents.

If you’re detail-oriented, eager to learn and ready to see your work come to life, we’d like to talk with you. Crain Construction is a trusted, well-established commercial general contractor based in Nashville with 90+ years of experience building structures across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Procore/Bluebeam Revu/MS Project a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keep submittals, samples and shop drawings moving and aligned with the schedule.
• Prepare meeting agendas/minutes and distribute weekly project reports.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors; review contracts to understand scopes.
• Verify materials meet plans and assist with permits and closeout documents.

Skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

MS Project

Organization & communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam Revu

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Launch your construction career on real projects, with a team that’s been building for 90+ years.

Our Project Engineers keep projects organized and moving. They manage the documents, submittals and details that every successful build depends on, and they learn directly from experienced Project Managers and Superintendents. If you’re detail-oriented, eager to learn and ready to see your work come to life, we’d like to talk with you.

Who Are We?

Crain Construction is a trusted, well-established commercial general contractor based in Nashville. In more than 90 years of business, we’ve built thousands of structures throughout Middle Tennessee and the Southeast. We can build almost anything, but we specialize in commercial projects, including ground-up construction, renovations, multi-story hospitality, retail, industrial, education and multi-use structures.

At Crain, we value teamwork, flexibility and transparency. Our mission is to build relationships and structures that last a lifetime!

What You’ll Do

Keep Submittals and Documents Moving

• Review submittals, samples and shop drawings for accuracy, and keep the submittal process aligned with the schedule
• Maintain project logs and document control, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawings, deliveries, permits, inspections and photos
• Keep drawing markups and the project directory up to date in Procore
• Distribute updated drawings, specifications, approved submittals and RFI responses to everyone affected

Support the Project Team

• Prepare agendas, minutes and supporting documents for OAC, subcontractor coordination, safety and staff meetings
• Prepare and distribute weekly reports to clients and the project team
• Help coordinate subcontractors and vendors, including the owner’s direct vendors
• Review subcontractor contracts to understand each trade partner’s scope of work

Protect Quality and Compliance

• Verify that materials delivered to the site match the plans, specifications and approved submittals
• Coordinate permit and inspection documentation, and keep permits in good standing
• Help compile closeout and warranty documents

Grow Your Field Experience

• Support QA/QC by reviewing contract documents and field work, including MEP trades
• Take field measurements and help resolve coordination items with architects and engineers through RFIs
• Run small meetings with trade partners, and report any safety concerns you see

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 3 years of related experience
• The ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with Procore, Bluebeam Revu or MS Project is a plus
• Strong organization and communication skills, and a willingness to ask questions and learn quickly
• Comfort working both in the office and on active jobsites. This includes walking uneven ground, climbing ladders and using scissor lifts, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• A valid driver’s license

What We Offer

• A comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k)
• A family-oriented work culture where teamwork comes first
• Room to grow into Assistant Project Manager or Assistant Superintendent role