Project Engineer 1/Field Engineer 1 (Union) - Midwest Locations
J. E. Dunn Construction Group11 months ago
Kansas City, MO, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
JE Dunn’s success is built on hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, and equipping them with innovative tools. Our diverse teams enrich lives every day and we need inspired people like you to join our pursuit of perfection. The Project Engineer 1 will support construction and field execution for projects using company best practices and construction fundamentals. This role involves managing various facets of the construction process – from general construction management and punch lists to executing self-perform work – all in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values.
Key Responsibilities
- Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions on the assigned area of responsibility, provides recommendations and refers exceptions to a supervisor as needed.
- Career Path: Project Engineer 2
- Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety and quality plans, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through personal actions and mentoring others.
- Participates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
- Assists in the estimating and change management processes and tools, including quantity take-off and reviewing subcontractor proposals.
- Works on site with the project team to support tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform hours, materials, quantities, and equipment.
- Helps with punch lists, city inspections, safety and quality reviews, and preparation of necessary documentation.
- Ensures drawings and specifications are up-to-date by posting the most recent information.
- Organizes and participates in various project meetings, preparing and disseminating required documentation.
- Assists in preparing project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, and equipment tracking reports.
- Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership.
- Creates procurement logs based on project schedules and specification requirements; tracks shop drawings and follows up on deliveries as directed.
- Provides progress updates to support the scheduling process.
- Supports project closeout, 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 skills with tradespeople and project team members including foremen, journeymen, superintendents, and subcontractors.
- Gains an understanding of various functions across the company and how each contributes to project success.
- Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in a project setting.
- Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.
- Explores best practices for identifying, developing, and integrating 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 structures and available resources
- Knowledge of Lean processes and philosophy
- Familiarity with required construction technology
- Ability to apply fundamentals of construction management methods
- Understanding of self-perform work and labor productivity
- Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
- Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work
- Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Entry-level construction experience
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits Information: The benefits package for this role is Professional Non-Union. For further details, please click here for benefits details.
Required Skills
Team Collaboration
Safety Protocols
MS Office
Lean Practices
Quality Assurance
Construction Management
Field Execution
Project Scheduling