Project Engineer 1

Position Overview Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, JE Dunn has grown sustainably for over 95 years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day. We need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. Role Summary – The Project Engineer 1 will complete and support construction and field execution responsibilities for projects using construction fundamentals and company best practice standards. In this role you will implement various facets of the construction process including general construction management, punch lists, and executing self-perform work to gain a full understanding of the building process and JE Dunn’s project execution. Key Responsibilities Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on the assigned area of responsibility, provides recommendations and refers exceptions to the supervisor as needed. Career Path: Project Engineer 2 Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating a commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. 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 various tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantity, and equipment. Engages in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews, and preparation of the necessary documentation. Posts drawings and specifications with the most current information. Organizes and participates in various project meetings and prepares/disseminates required documentation as appropriate. Prepares a variety of reports including daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, and equipment tracking to support the project. Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership. Creates procurement logs based on the project schedule and specification requirements, tracks shop drawings, and follows up with deliveries as directed by the project team. Provides progress updates and reports to the project team to support scheduling. Supports the closeout of projects, 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 such as foremen, journeymen, superintendents, and subcontractors. Develops an understanding of the various functions and support roles across the company and their contributions to project success. Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in a project setting. Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities. Identifies, develops, and integrates self-perform opportunities into the project. Required Qualifications Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office. Understanding of organizational structure and available resources. Familiarity with Lean process and philosophy. Knowledge of required construction technology and fundamentals of construction management. Understanding of self-perform work 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. Education Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience Required: Entry level construction experience. Benefits & Perks Benefits JE Dunn offers a professional non-union benefits package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and Employee Stock Ownership Plan options. This comprehensive program is designed to care for the whole person and meet families' needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Je Dunn Construction Group