William Lovell
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Project Engineer experienced in managing multimillion-dollar commercial construction projects from preconstruction to turnover. Delivered successful outcomes through expertise in scheduling, cost management, and contract administration. Focused on enhancing project efficiency and ensuring seamless transition throughout all project phases.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
the Christman Company
Knoxville, Tennessee
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinate all phases of commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives on for projects valued up to $110 million.
- Manage RFI, submittal, and change order processes, facilitating timely communication between owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Develop and maintain project documentation using Procore, ensuring accurate tracking of project progress, contract requirements, and compliance records.
- Assist project managers with budget monitoring, cost forecasting, subcontract administration, and procurement activities on multimillion-dollar projects.
- Lead subcontractor coordination efforts by facilitating meetings, resolving field issues, and tracking action items to maintain project schedules.
- Generate and update master schedules and four-week look-ahead schedules using Microsoft Project to support project planning and execution.
- Conduct quality control inspections and safety observations, promoting compliance with project specifications and company safety standards.
- Support bid solicitation, scope review, and subcontractor buyout activities during preconstruction and procurement phases.
- Prepare owner and subcontractor change orders, evaluate pricing proposals, and track cost impacts throughout project execution.
- Coordinate project closeout activities including punch list management, turnover documentation, training materials, warranties, and final deliverables.
- Champion implementation of construction technology solutions including Procore, OpenSpace, Trunk Tools, and BuildCheck.AI to improve project efficiency and team collaboration.
Intern
F.E Trainer
Knoxville, TN
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and specifications to support project work.
- Coordinated subcontractor activities and planned daily work schedules to streamline project execution.
- Tracked material deliveries and equipment usage on active projects to ensure resource availability.
- Monitored safety rules, identifying and reporting hazards to enhance workplace safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Construction Science
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2022
Skills
- Vista/Viewpoint software
- Revu/Bluebeam software
- Scheduling (MS Project)
- Quality control
- Risk management
- Budget development
- Cost management
- Contract compliance
- Submittal management
- Project closeout procurement and turnover
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- OSHA 30 hour
- CPR/AED Certification
- Procore Certification: Project Management
Timeline
Project Engineer
the Christman Company
01.2022 - Current
Intern
F.E Trainer
05.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Construction Science
University of Tennessee