Project Engineer 1

About the Role

The Project Engineer 1 will complete and support construction and field execution responsibilities for construction projects, utilizing construction fundamentals and company best practice standards, processes, resources, and tools. This position is responsible for implementing and carrying out many facets of the construction process, such as general construction management, punch lists, and executing self-perform work, to understand the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Key Responsibilities

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture.
• Participates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Learns and participates in the estimating and change management process and tools, including quantity take-off and review of subcontractor proposals.
• Works on site with the project team to support tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantity, and equipment.
• Participates in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews, and preparation of necessary documentation.
• Posts drawings and specifications with the most recent information.
• Organizes and participates in various project meetings, preparing and disseminating required documentation.
• Prepares and participates in a variety of reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, and equipment tracking.
• Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership.
• Creates procurement logs based on project schedule and specification requirements.
• Tracks shop drawings and follows up with deliveries.
• Provides progress updates and reports back to the project team to support the scheduling process.
• Supports project close out, including punch lists, operations and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings.
• Utilizes company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques.
• Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with tradespeople and project team members.
• Develops an understanding of the various functions and support roles across the company.
• Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in a project setting.
• Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.
• Learns about best practices for identifying, developing, and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of required construction technology.
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Entry-level construction experience.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• Willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.