Project Engineer 1

About the Role

The role involves applying construction fundamentals, company best‑practice standards, and tools to manage general construction, punch lists, and self‑perform work in alignment with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. Autonomy includes making decisions within the assigned area and escalating exceptions to a supervisor; the next step on the career path is Project Engineer 2. • 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 a variety of 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 the necessary documentation. • Posts drawings and specifications with most recent information. • Organizes and participates in various project meetings. Prepares and disseminates required documentation as appropriate. • Participates and prepares a variety of reports including project daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc., in order 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 back to the project team to support the scheduling process. • Supports the close out of projects, including but not limited to the punch list, operations and maintenance manuals, as‑built drawings, etc. • 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 foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc. • Develops an understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company and how each contributes to the success of a project. • Learns about best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self‑perform opportunities into the project.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸qa/qc
• ▸estimating
• ▸takeoff
• ▸site monitoring
• ▸reporting
• ▸procurement

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) and have entry‑level construction experience. Required skills include accurate, timely work; strong verbal and written communication; proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Lean processes, construction technology, self‑perform labor productivity, and the ability to build collaborative relationships. The position may require lifting up to 50 lb, travel or relocation, non‑traditional hours, and exposure to extreme temperatures, with frequent standing, walking, and climbing. JE Dunn offers a professional non‑union benefits package, is an equal‑opportunity employer, and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. • Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in project setting. • Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸construction management
• ▸ms office
• ▸lean
• ▸communication
• ▸teamwork

Work Environment

Field