Field Engineer, Mission Critical

JE Dunn; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional non-union

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking a Field Engineer 2 to support construction activities on routine projects and ensure crew work aligns with plans. This role combines hands-on field duties with supervising a crew as a working foreman on site.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of construction experience, a basics in construction management, and a collaborative approach to safety, quality and Lean practices as part of JE Dunn's project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years construction experience required.
• 0-2 years supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support routine project activities on site as a working foreman.
• Plan and supervise crew to ensure tasks meet project plans.
• Participate in safety plan and site culture.
• Coordinate with project team and subcontractors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Layout skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

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.

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Actively participates in all aspects of the project-specific safety plan and culture.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Builds relationships and develops communication and interpersonal skills with tradespeople and project team members such as foreman, journeymen, superintendents, subcontractors, etc.
• Develops understanding about the various functions and support roles across the company, and how each contributes to the success of a project.
• Learns and applies company standards for how specific equipment is used for specific building processes.
• Collaborates with others and demonstrates teamwork.
• Learns and incorporates Lean practices into daily activities.
• Participates in various meetings such as weekly work plans, as warranted by business needs and site practices.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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

• Plans, executes and reports self‑perform work.
• Pre‑plans crew activities, fulfills the requirements of the daily task plan, completes look‑ahead schedule and provides updates to supervisor.
• 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.
• Helps control costs by looking for ways to improve the process.
• Ensures quality for assigned tasks by assisting with project quality assurance/quality control activities.
• Assists with MOC (Material and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.
• 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.
• Participates in activities such as punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and prepares the necessary documentation.
• Participates and/or leads components of planning meetings such as weekly work plans and look‑aheads.
• 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.
• Participates in and/or leads components of various Lean construction practices such as last planner system, etc.
• 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).

Benefits Information

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Accommodations

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]