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Nate Novotny

Nate Novotny

Seattle

Summary

Field Engineer with experience on high-rise, multifamily, and infrastructure projects, including the First Light 50-story mixed-use high-rise in Seattle and an active airport terminal redevelopment at LAX for the 2028 Olympics. Skilled in trade coordination, self-perform concrete operations, RFIs, concrete pour planning, field layout, and quantity takeoffs, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and schedule performance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Engineer

Hensel Phelps
2025 - Current
  • Project: LAX - American Airlines Terminal 4 Redevelopment Program
  • Full terminal redevelopment in preparation of 2028 olympics
  • Coordinated several trades & scopes included in Apron Paving, Earth work / Grading, Underground Utilities, Demolition, Waterproofing, Structural Reinforcement, Concrete Self- Perform.
  • Drafted RFIs, created concrete pouring plans/sequences, surveyed land & elevations for self perform work layout, completed multiple takeoffs, scheduled concrete and other trades for weekly work completion.

Project Engineer Intern

Build Group Inc.
01.2024 - 2025
  • Project: First Light
  • 50-story mixed use high rise in downtown Seattle.
  • Assisted interiors team by working with punch list and all interior scopes of work.
  • Worked with the exterior team to ensure quality exterior work scopes.
  • Drafted and distributed several RFIs/Submittals.

Project Engineer Intern

Rush Commercial Construction
01.2023 - 2024
  • Project: Tacoma Plaza
  • Worked on a 368-unit apartment complex.
  • Helped coordinate jobs over our subcontractors.
  • Preformed quality checks frequently to ensure good work.
  • Drafted and distributed several RFIs/Submittals.

Labor/Property Management

SNR Construction and Property Management
01.2022 - 2023
  • Helped construct a few small projects and open them up for tenants.
  • Included construction labor and giving tours around complexes to potential tenants.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Business

Washington State University
05-2025

Minor - Business Administration

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05-2025

Skills

    Skilled in jobsite field operations, trade coordination, self-perform concrete planning and sequencing, RFIs and submittals, quantity takeoffs, and construction surveying and layout Strong understanding of earthwork, underground utilities, quality control, safety compliance, and short-interval schedule support, with a collaborative approach to driving safe, efficient, and schedule-focused project execution

Timeline

Project Engineer Intern

Build Group Inc.
01.2024 - 2025

Project Engineer Intern

Rush Commercial Construction
01.2023 - 2024

Labor/Property Management

SNR Construction and Property Management
01.2022 - 2023

Field Engineer

Hensel Phelps
2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Business

Washington State University

Minor - Business Administration

Washington State University