Project Engineer 2, Mission Critical

About the Role

As a Project Engineer 2 on the Advanced Facilities team, you will support routine construction and field execution responsibilities, participating in general construction management, punch lists, and self‑perform work to understand the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities align with the company’s strategy, vision, and values. • 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. • Implements project safety plans and promotes compliance through training, toolbox talks, and communication with Safety Representatives. • Supports preparation of estimates, schedules, work plans, daily logs, etc. • Pre‑plans crew activities, fulfills daily task plan requirements, completes look‑ahead schedule, and updates the project superintendent. • Supports or completes job set‑up and project administration in CMiC and other company technologies. • Assists project team in managing subcontractor scope of work. • Coordinates with internal project support functions as directed by the project team. • Controls costs by evaluating and improving processes of assigned tasks. • Assists with development and maintenance of project crew schedule. • Provides analysis for MOC materials, other costs, and equipment on project site. • Supports and participates in training and mentoring less experienced project team members.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸quantity takeoff
• ▸site monitoring
• ▸progress reporting
• ▸procurement log
• ▸cmic admin
• ▸punch lists

What You Bring

The role requires accurate, timely work, strong verbal and written communication, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of Lean processes, construction technology, self‑perform labor productivity, and specific trades. Ability to build relationships, assess productivity, and collaborate internally and externally is essential. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or a related field is required, though equivalent experience may be considered. Candidates should have at least two years of construction experience. The position may involve lifting up to 50 lb, periods of travel or relocation, non‑traditional hours, and exposure to extreme conditions. Physical activities include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching overhead, pushing and pulling; occasional sitting and computer use are also required. • 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

• ▸ms office
• ▸lean
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸2+ years
• ▸teamwork
• ▸safety

Benefits

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, we have sustained growth for over 100 years. JE Dunn offers a professional non‑union benefits package; details are available via the provided link. The company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and maintains a drug‑free, background‑screened workplace. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities; requests should be sent to [email protected]. Unsolicited resumes from search firms are not accepted.

Work Environment

Field