Project Engineer 2

JE Dunn; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,204 - 104,005; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Project Engineer 2 in Minnesota to support routine construction and field execution across projects. You'll work with the project team on safety, QA/QC, scheduling, and on-site logistics while learning our lean practices and means/methods.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, coordinating with subcontractors, tracking drawings and deliveries, and supporting project close-out activities. Travel and non-traditional hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience considered.
• 2+ years construction experience.
• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safety and quality plans and culture; supports injury-free environment.
• Participates with QA/QC planning to ensure quality for tasks.
• Learns estimating and change management processes; performs quantity take‑off and reviews subcontractor proposals.
• Works on site with the project team to support monitoring crew size, self‑perform hours, materials, quantity and equipment.
• Participates in punch lists, city inspections, safety reviews, quality reviews and documentation.
• Posts drawings and specifications with latest information.
• Organizes meetings and disseminates documentation.
• Prepares reports (daily, weekly, unit reporting, progress, manpower, schedules, equipment tracking).
• Performs periodic job site observations with project leadership.
• Creates procurement logs and tracks shop drawings/deliveries.
• Provides progress updates to support scheduling.
• Supports project close out (punch lists, manuals, as-built drawings).
• Uses Lean practices in regular activities.
• Identifies and develops self‑perform opportunities on projects.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Lean process

Construction technology

Means and methods

Self-perform productivity

Team collaboration

Trade knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Job description

Role Summary

The Project Engineer 2 will complete and support routine 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 participating in 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.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for:

• Participates in implementing project safety plans and ensures a culture of compliance through use of training, toolbox talks and communication with Safety Representatives.
• Supports the preparation of estimates, schedules, work plans, daily logs, etc.
• Pre‑plans crew activities, fulfills the requirements of the daily task plan, completes look‑ahead schedule and provides updates to project superintendent.
• Supports and/or completes job set‑up and project administration in CMiC and other company technologies.
• Participates with project team in managing subcontractor(s) scope of work.
• Coordinates with internal project support functions as directed by project team.
• Controls costs by evaluating and improving processes of assigned tasks.
• Participates with project QA/QC planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of project crew schedule.
• Provides analysis for MOC Materials and Other Costs and equipment on project site.
• Supports and participates in training and mentoring less experienced project team members.

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

• 2+ years construction experience.
• Must be able to lift at least 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.

Benefits Information

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

Base compensation for the Project Engineer 2 role in Minnesota is between $83,204 and $104,005, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance.

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.

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]

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