Entry-Level Project Engineer: On-Site Construction Lead

JE Dunn Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union benefits

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Project Engineer 1 to support construction and field execution on projects, applying fundamentals and company standards to understand building processes. You will help manage general construction tasks, punch lists, and self-perform work under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with foremen, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project schedules.

Qualifications

• Entry level construction experience.
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborates and demonstrates teamwork in project setting.
• Learns and incorporates Lean practices into regular activities.
• Learns about best practices for identifying, developing and integrating self-perform opportunities into the project.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Lean process

Teamwork

Self-perform knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Project Engineer 1 to support construction and field execution on projects, applying fundamentals and company standards to understand building processes. You will help manage general construction tasks, punch lists, and self-perform work under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with foremen, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project schedules.