Project Engineer 1

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Arizona; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

J.E. Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Project Engineer 1 for our Tempe, AZ project. This on-site role supports construction and field execution, following company standards, processes and tools to understand the building process and align with project strategy.

You’ll contribute to safety, QA/QC, estimating, punch lists, and coordination with trades, foremen, and the project team, building relationships while applying Lean practices on the job site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Entry level construction experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supports on-site project team in monitoring crew size, materials, quantity and equipment.
• Participates in QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Assists with estimating and change management, including quantity take-off.
• Works on site with project team to support various tasks and ensure progress.
• Participates in punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews and documentation prep.
• Posts drawings and specifications with latest information.
• Organizes and participates in project meetings, and disseminates documentation.
• Prepares daily/weekly reports and progress tracking for scheduling.
• Performs site observations and procures logs, deliveries tracking.
• Supports close-out activities and as-built documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Lean process

Construction tech

Self-perform

Labor productivity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in CM

Engineering field

Job description

Project Engineer 1

Location:Tempe, AZ, US, 85281

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've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The Project Engineer will complete and support construction and field execution responsibilities for construction projects utilizing construction fundamentals and company best practice standards, processes, resources and tools. This position will be responsible for implementing and carrying out many facets of the construction process such as general construction management, punch lists and executing self-perform work, in order to understand the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• 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.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of required 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 build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• Entry level construction experience.

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen