Field Engineer 2- Self Perform, Advanced Facilities Group

JE Dunn Construction; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Field Engineer 2 to support routine construction activities and supervise a crew as a working foreman. The role focuses on efficient task execution aligned with JE Dunn’s strategy, vision and values on large Industrial & Manufacturing projects.

The candidate will contribute to safety, quality, and Lean practices while developing technical skills and coordination with the project team and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management preferred.
• 2+ years construction experience required.
• 0-2 years supervision experience preferred.
• Ability to learn company standards and on-site construction techniques.
• Proficiency with MS Office and construction-related software.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in project safety plan and culture.
• Works with crew to complete tasks on site.
• Learn and apply company standards for equipment use.
• Builds relationships with trades and project team members.
• Supports planning meetings and Lean practices.

Skills

MS Office

Layout skills

Crane flagging

Rigging

Communication

Self-perform work

Lean construction

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Federally required training or apprenticeship (location-dependent)

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Field Engineer 2 will support construction activities for routine projects and ensure that the planned work of the crew is performed efficiently and effectively. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and by supervising a crew as a working foreman. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

1. Actively participates in all aspects of the project-specific safety plan and culture.
2. Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
3. Works with tools and executes self-perform work while embedded as part of a crew of craftsmen to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
4. Acquires knowledge about company best practice standards and fundamentals for building and construction techniques through hands on, on-the-job training and regular work assignments.
5. Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with trades people and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
6. Develops understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company, and how each contributes to the success of a project.
7. Learns and applies company standards for how specific equipment is used for specific building processes.
8. Collaborates with others and demonstrates teamwork.
9. Learns and incorporates Lean practices into daily activities.
10. Participates in various meetings such as weekly work plans, as warranted by business needs and site practices.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

FIELD ENGINEER 2
In addition, this position will be responsible for the following (FE2):

1. Plans, executes and reports self-perform work.
2. Pre-plans crew activities, fulfills the requirements of the daily task plan, completes look ahead schedule and provides updates to supervisor.
3. Participates in creating and implementing project safety plans and ensures compliance, through a variety of methods such as training, tool box talks and communication with safety representatives.
4. Helps control costs by looking for ways to improve the process.
5. Ensures quality for assigned tasks by assisting with project quality assurance/quality control activities.
6. Assists with MOC (Material and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.
7. Works on site with the superintendent to assist with a variety of tasks such as monitoring crew size, self-perform packaging and working with contractors.
8. Participates in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and prepares the necessary documentation.
9. Participates and/or leads components of planning meetings such as weekly work plans and lookaheads.
10. Acquires and relies on additional knowledge about the various functions and support roles across the company to coordinate with others to meet various project needs.
11. Participates in and/or leads components of various Lean construction practices such as last planner system, etc.
12. Participates in planning components of the sequencing and coordination of all crafts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to acquire knowledge in layout skills.
• Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology.
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of productivity rates.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred).
• Participation in a federally required training or apprenticeship program, depending upon location (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years construction experience (Required).
• 0-2 years construction supervision experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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