Senior Project Engineer, Mission Critical

About the Role

In this role you will manage a small project or a component of a larger, more complex project, applying JE Dunn’s processes and tools for project management, administration, and field execution. You will make decisions within your area of responsibility, provide recommendations to supervisors, and refer exceptions as needed. The position offers a clear career path toward Project Manager 1. • Performs assigned 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. • Coordinates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks. • 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 monitor 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 and prepares required documentation. • Coordinates and inspects work and prepares daily, weekly, and unit reports, production schedules, equipment tracking, etc., to support the project. • Performs 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. • Provides progress updates and reports back to the project team to support the scheduling process. • Oversees project close out, 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. • Implements Lean practices into regular activities. • Implements best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self‑perform opportunities into the project. • Leads the preparation of estimates for the base project, self‑perform work and change requests; establishes scopes of work and identifies subcontractors. • Makes decisions on the selection of subcontractors and vendors. • Coordinates approved purchase orders for timing and delivery of material purchases, product changes and repairs to support project completion. • Supports and/or completes job set‑up and project administration in CMiC and other company technologies. • Leads the submittal process to ensure alignment with the project schedule. • Prepares and manages the project schedule, outlining the work plan and sequence for assigned portions. • Analyzes and reports production statistics for key project components. • Manages project risks such as subcontractor performance, financials and resource allocation. • Coordinates various meetings including pre‑planning, post‑construction, monthly reviews, progress and Owner‑Architect‑Contractor meetings. • Reviews and approves monthly subcontractor and vendor pay applications. • Initiates conversations about potential issues to create a collaborative environment for problem solving. • Leads the project close out process, including creation and management of punch lists, quality and cost control, and scheduling inspections. • Provides training and mentorship to others.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸estimating
• ▸scheduling
• ▸procurement
• ▸reporting
• ▸submittals
• ▸closeout

What You Bring

The work environment may require lifting up to 25 pounds, travel, non‑traditional hours, and exposure to extreme temperatures. Activities include standing, walking, climbing, and occasional computer work. The position includes a professional non‑union benefits package and complies with JE Dunn’s commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and a drug‑free workplace. A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field is required, though equivalent experience will be considered. Candidates need at least three years of construction experience. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. • Demonstrates understanding of various company functions and how they contribute to project success. • Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in a project setting. • Demonstrates a general understanding of owner contract and subcontract terms and conditions. • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner. • Communications skills, verbal and written. • Proficiency in MS Office. • Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources. • Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management. • Knowledge of project processes and how each supports successful project completion. • Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project. • Proficiency in project management and accounting software. • Proficiency in required construction technology. • Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy. • Knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity. • Ability to assess and optimize project productivity. • Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work. • Ability to maximize profitability. • Ability to lead teams and achieve production goals. • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Requirements

• ▸ms office
• ▸project management
• ▸construction tech
• ▸lean
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸3+ years

Benefits

Best People + Right Culture drive JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them challenging work, innovative tools, and sharing company rewards, the company has grown sustainably for over 100 years. Diverse teams across the country enrich lives through inspired people and places, and they seek motivated individuals to help build perfection.

Work Environment

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