Project Engineer 1

About the Role

The Project Engineer supports construction and field execution for projects by applying construction fundamentals, company best practices, and available resources. Responsibilities include general construction management, punch‑list execution, and self‑perform work to gain a comprehensive understanding of how JE Dunn delivers projects, all in alignment with the company’s strategy, vision, and values. The role may require lifting up to 50 pounds, periods of travel or relocation, and non‑traditional hours to meet project needs. Workers can be exposed to extreme hot or cold conditions and will engage in frequent activities such as standing, walking, climbing, and occasional computer work. • 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 daily reports, weekly progress reports, unit reporting, percentage complete, daily manpower, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc., 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 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

• ▸estimating
• ▸takeoff
• ▸site monitoring
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸procurement tracking
• ▸closeout

What You Bring

Successful candidates demonstrate accurate, timely work performance, strong verbal and written communication, and proficiency with MS Office. They understand the organization’s structure, Lean processes, construction technology, self‑perform labor productivity, and the means and methods of construction management, and they can build collaborative relationships within internal and external teams. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is required, though equivalent experience will be considered. Entry‑level construction experience is expected. • 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

• ▸safety
• ▸teamwork
• ▸lean
• ▸ms office
• ▸communication
• ▸bachelor's

Benefits

The position offers a professional non‑union benefits package; details are available via the provided link. Applications will be accepted for at least three business days and may remain posted until a qualified candidate is selected.

Work Environment

Field